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?
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Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Everyday objects are often used to create sound effects in movies by Foley artists.
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?
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Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
3. Which detail best supports the idea that Foley artists have enhanced the experience of watching movies?
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Foley artists entered the movie industry in the middle of the twentieth century.
Foley artists are named after innovator Jack Foley.
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.
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?
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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 is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
Some tourists cause wildfires while camping and sightseeing in California.
California is vulnerable to wildfires due to its dry climate, lightning, and tourist activities.
5. An objective summary conveys the central idea of the text.(1 point)
True
False
True
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?
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compare and contrast
chronological
cause and effect
problem and solution