Foley artists use props to create sound effects for movies. Their principal job is to immerse viewers in what they see by including the dimension of sound to add to the experience. Foley artists rarely capture sounds during live taping that are included in the edited version you view. But, just how is this accomplished? How can the tiptoes of a child or the boom of thunder be recreated? A Foley artist sees the opportunity to use an everyday object to capture the sound: swishing a feather duster across a sheet of paper brings thoughts of a ballerina dancing across center stage, and waving a large piece of heavy aluminum evokes thoughts of a thunderstorm!
1. Which of the following is a central idea of this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Question 2
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.
2. What is the central idea of the excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Question 3
3. Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?
(1 point)
Responses
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
answer for 1 2 and 3
1. The central idea of the paragraph is: "Foley artists create sound effects for movies."
2. The central idea of the excerpt is: "Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound."
3. The detail that best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies is: "Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies."
Use the paragraph below to answer the question.
The hills and canyons of California provide all three of a wildfire’s needs in abundance. Dry brush and small shrubs and trees encircle the towns. Santa Ana winds blow steadily. The winds pick up twigs or small embers and carry them miles away. Dry lightning is a common occurrence, too, and tourists’ campfires, broken electric lines, or even dropped cigarettes can spark a fire.
4. Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?
(1 point)
Responses
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California weather is usually windy with the occasional dry lightning storm.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Question 5
5. An objective summary conveys the central idea of the text.(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 6
Use the sentences to answer the question below.
The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed.
6. What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
(1 point)
Responses
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
chronological
chronological
cause and effect
cause and effect
problem and solution
4. The best summary of the information in this paragraph is: "California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities."
5. False
6. The underlined phrase shows a cause and effect interaction.
Use the sentences to answer the question below.
No matter what he tried, Tom could not get his car to start. He had to figure out another way to get to work. He quickly decided to take the bus, figuring that if he caught the next one, he should get there just in time.
7. What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
(1 point)
Responses
steps in a process
steps in a process
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
order of importance
order of importance
problem and solution
problem and solution
Question 8
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
It was too cold to play outside in the treehouse, so the boys decided to play in the living room instead with a makeshift fort they built out of old cardboard boxes. It wasn't very sturdy and collapsed at the end of the day, but they had a great time playing in it all afternoon.
8. What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
(1 point)
Responses
spacious
spacious
complicated
complicated
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
Question 9
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
People fear wolves. While some of their fear is sensible, wolves actually have more to fear from people than people do from wolves. Although wolves are strong and fierce, wolf attacks on humans are very rare. In nearly all cases, they occur only when people provoke or corner wolves. People, on the other hand, have regularly baited and trapped wolves from the earliest of times. For various reasons, farmers, ranchers, and trappers in North America have all sought to reduce the wolf population. By 1950, there were almost no wolves left in the United States. Finally, in 1974, Congress granted gray wolves a protected status.
9. What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
(1 point)
Responses
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
7. The primary text structure used in these sentences is problem and solution.
8. In this context, the word "makeshift" means temporary.
9. Congress granting gray wolves protected status saved their population in North America.
10. Identify TWO traits of narrative nonfiction text.
(2 points)
Responses
Descriptive writing
Descriptive writing
Mostly literal language
Mostly literal language
Personal perspectives
Personal perspectives
Exclusion of dialogue
Exclusion of dialogue
Question 11
Use the paragraph to answer the question below.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health. It helps the body to produce hormones, helps babies develop in the womb, and is important to many other body processes. In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods and ocean fish, which are natural sources of iodine. The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine. As a result, many salt manufacturers have stopped adding iodine to their products, a change that did not get much attention in the media. Some nutrition experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient. Only time will tell, as America moves into a new era where table salt is no longer a guaranteed source of iodine.
11. Identify TWO pieces of evidence the author uses to support the idea that taking iodine out of table salt might cause harm.
(2 points)
Responses
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
Iodine is an important micronutrient, a vitamin or mineral that is necessary for good health.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
In 1924, iodine was added to salt to make up for a lack of public access to dairy foods.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
Experts are concerned that people who still rely on table salt as a source of iodine will have an increase in disease caused by a diet lacking in the micronutrient.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
The modern American diet, however, includes many processed foods that contain iodine.
Question 12
Use the paragraph to answer the following two questions below.
Many jobs that we know today will someday be taken over by robotics. For example, you may have seen the self-checkout lanes at grocery stores. These machines do the jobs that people used to do, making many human cashiers obsolete. Even though they have some flaws, these machines have benefits as well. They can work without needing a paycheck, and they never get tired. Robots may break once in a while, but unlike humans, they never complain. Some people are worried about losing their jobs, but others are excited about all of the possibilities new technology might bring.
12A. What is the meaning of the word obsolete?
(1 point)
Responses
no longer needed
no longer needed
determined
determined
upset
upset
missing