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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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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 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 by Foley artists to create sound effects for movies.
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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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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.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
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.
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 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 are named after innovator Jack Foley.
Foley artists create sounds that are added to the images in movies.
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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 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.
Towns in California are surrounded by natural plants, such as trees and shrubs.
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 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 includes the writer's opinion of the text.
It quotes the text directly.
It conveys the central idea of the text.
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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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chronological
chronological
compare and contrast
compare and contrast
problem and solution
problem and solution
cause and effect
cause and effect
cause and effect
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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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steps in a process
steps in a process
problem and solution
problem and solution
order of importance
order of importance
compare and contrast
problem and solution
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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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complicated
complicated
cozy
cozy
temporary
temporary
spacious
temporary
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In order to help her clients make the best decision, Lea spent hours searching through data for the most important information to their situation.
Which word from the sentence provides the best context clue to define the term data?
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situation
situation
help
help
order
order
information
information
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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 product, 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 this micronutrient. Only time will tell, as America moves into a new era where table salt is no longer a guaranteed source of iodine.
Why does iodine matter to nutrition experts?
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It is only found in dairy foods and ocean fish.
It is only found in dairy foods and ocean fish.
It is necessary for good health.
It is necessary for good health.
It is added to table salt.
It is added to table salt.
It is important for certain trendy diets.
Iodine is necessary for good health.
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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.
What saved the gray wolf population of North America?
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Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
Gray wolves became strong and fierce.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
People stopped baiting and trapping gray wolves.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
Congress granted gray wolves protected status.
People avoided gray wolves out of fear.