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Question 5 • US History

Which best defines a “talkie” during the 1920s?

Answer
A
a musical with lyrics
B
a radio broadcast of a speech
C
a film with sound
D
a singer who performed at concerts

Explanation

A “talkie” was a motion picture that included recorded sound, especially spoken dialogue. Earlier films were silent, so the arrival of talkies changed how movies were made and watched. Therefore, the best definition is “a film with sound.”

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