Question

Use this excerpt to answer the question. Hollywood movies originated without sound, and silent movies told stories using visuals only. Eventually, background music was added to create feelings of suspense, melancholy, or romance, but there were no lines of dialogue spoken aloud by actors. As microphone technology improved, the stage was set to add dialogue, and this is when the role of the Foley artist became so important. The movie industry is now known for creating more than silent movies, and Foley artists are part of that industry's work in elevating the viewers' senses. The term Foley artist is named after Jack Foley, an innovator in the realm of sound effects. His vision paved the way for sound to be included in the world of movies and added the dimension that what our eyes miss, our ears will pick up. Which sentences identify the two central ideas expressed in this excerpt?

Answer 1

Answer:

C). Advancements in technology lead to changes in the movie industry, including the need for Foley artists. Foley artists play an important role in creating the overall feeling of movies.

Explanation:

The above two sentences most aptly express the central ideas expressed in the given excerpt. One of the key ideas that are discussed in this excerpt is how 'the advancement in technology has brought several changes in the movie industry from silent movies to the addition of background music to create several feelings to the addition of dialogues with the improvement of microphone technology, etc.' While another key idea is the significant role of 'Foley artists in upraising the viewer's senses through distinct sound effects.' Thus, option C is the correct answer.