Reading Informational Text Unit Test
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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.
What is the central idea of the excerpt?
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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.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
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The central idea of the excerpt is: Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
To determine the central idea of the excerpt, we need to identify the main topic or the main point being made.
In this case, the central idea of the excerpt is: "Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound."
This idea is supported by the following information mentioned in the excerpt: "Hollywood movies originated without sound," "As microphone technology improved, the stage was set to add dialogue," and "His vision paved the way for sound to be included in the world of movies."
Therefore, the correct answer is: Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.