4
QuizMultiple Choice

Society in the 1920s

Question 4 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

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

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

Explanation

A “talkie” was a motion picture that included synchronized sound, especially spoken dialogue. The term became common as films with sound replaced silent movies in the late 1920s, so the best choice is a film with sound.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next