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Society in the 1920s — Quiz

Question 5 • United States History and Geography

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

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

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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