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Society in the 1920s — Quiz

Question 2 • US History Studies Since 1877

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

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

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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