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!
Which of the following is a central idea of this paragraph?
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Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
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.
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.
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.
Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?(1 point)
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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.
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.
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.
Which is the best summary of the information in this paragraph?
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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.
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.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
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.
Which statement about an objective summary is true?(1 point)
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It quotes the text directly.
It quotes the text directly.
It describes each detail from the text.
It describes each detail from the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
It includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
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.
What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show?
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cause and effect
cause and effect
chronological
chronological
problem and solution
problem and solution
compare and contrast
cause and effect
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.
What is the primary text structure used in these sentences?
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order of importance
order of importance
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
steps in a process
steps in a process
problem and solution
problem and solution
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.
What does the word makeshift mean in this context?
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spacious
spacious
complicated
complicated
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
Many fire-prone California towns don’t plan for evacuations
Counterintuitive as it may sound, Paradise has some of the strongest evacuation planning in California. In fact, a USA TODAY Network-California survey of communities at high risk from wildfires found only 22% (including Paradise) have a robust, publicly available evacuation plan.
The scale of disaster in the Camp Fire was unprecedented, but the scene of people fleeing wildfires was familiar, repeated numerous times over the past three years up and down California from Redding and Paradise to Santa Rosa, Ventura, and Malibu.
In many of those communities, motorists became stuck in traffic as officials tried to evacuate thousands onto a few roads leading away from the flames.
NO REQUIREMENT TO PLAN
The 85 deaths and nearly 19,000 buildings destroyed in Paradise’s Camp Fire made it the deadliest and most destructive blaze in California history. Eight of those who perished were found in their vehicles, with two others found outside their vehicles.
In some spots, burned-out and abandoned vehicles lined roads leading out of town.
Should cities be required to have detailed evacuation plans? In 3–5 sentences, answer the question and provide specific textual evidence to support your analysis.