The opening scene of The Maltese Falcon showing the office of detective Sam Space contains examples of what type of editing?
A)Crosscutting between Sam's office and the bridger
B)Montage sequence of Effie's childhood
C)Rhythmic cutting between the office window and Effie's entrance
D)Shot/reverse shot during the conversation between Effie and Sam

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The shot/reverse shot technique is used during the conversation between Effie and Sam, as we see alternating shots of each character speaking. This type of editing is frequently used in dialogue scenes to establish the spatial and emotional relations between characters, and to maintain visual interest.

The Opening Scene of the Maltese Falcon Showing the Office