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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.
What is the central idea of the excerpt?
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Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
The central idea of the excerpt is that advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound, specifically through the use of improved microphone technology. Additionally, it mentions how the role of the Foley artist became important in adding sound to movies.
Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?(1 point)
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Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
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 create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Foley artists use technology such as microphones.