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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #37310 Ballet-pantomime
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Most  important  of  all  is  the  fact  that  for  each  new  ballet-pantomime  created  at  the  Paris  Opera  during  the  July  Monarchy,  a  new  score  was  produced.  The  reason  for  this  is  simple:  these  ballet-pantomimes  told  stories  —  elaborate  ones  —  and  music  was  considered  an  indispensable  tool  in  getting  them  across  to  the  audience.  Well,  ,  music  had  to  be  newly  created  to  fit  each  story.  Music  tailor-made  for  each  new  ballet-pantomime,  however,  was  only  one  weapon  in  the  Opera's  explanatory  arsenal.  And    was  the  ballet-pantomime  libretto,  a  printed  booklet  of  fifteen  to  forty  pages  in  length,  which  was  sold  in  the  Operas  lobby  (like  the  opera  libretto),  and  which  laid  out  the  plot  in  painstaking  detail,  scene  by  scene.  Critics  also  took  it  upon  themselves  to  recount  the  plots  (of  both  ballet-pantomimes  and  operas)  in  their    of  premieres.  So  did  the  publishers  of  souvenir  albums,  which  also  featured  pictures  of  famous    and  of  scenes  from  favorite  ballet-pantomimes  and  operas.

either revisions performers another therefore participants reviews

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Correct answer: therefore

Explanation: The word 'therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a logical conclusion based on the previous statement about the necessity of new music for each ballet-pantomime. It fits grammatically as it connects the cause (the need for new music) to the effect (the creation of new music).

Meaning: 'Therefore' is used to introduce a conclusion or result based on what has been previously stated.

Wrong options:

  • participants: 'Participants' refers to individuals taking part in an event, which does not logically connect to the need for new music.
  • revisions: 'Revisions' implies changes made to something already existing, which does not fit the context of creating new music for each story.
  • another: 'Another' is a determiner that suggests an additional item, but it does not logically connect the cause and effect in this context.
  • either: 'Either' is a conjunction used to present alternatives, which does not fit the logical flow of the sentence.
  • reviews: 'Reviews' refers to evaluations or critiques, which does not serve as a logical conclusion in this context.
  • performers: 'Performers' refers to those who act or dance, which does not logically connect to the necessity of new music.
Correct answer: another

Explanation: The word 'another' is used to introduce an additional item in a list, in this case, the ballet-pantomime libretto. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates that there is more than one tool in the Opera's explanatory arsenal.

Meaning: 'Another' refers to an additional item or instance of something already mentioned.

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not introduce an additional item.
  • participants: 'Participants' refers to individuals involved in an event, which does not relate to the context of tools used in the Opera.
  • either: 'Either' is a conjunction used to present alternatives, which does not fit the context of adding another item.
  • reviews: 'Reviews' refers to evaluations or critiques, which does not serve as a determiner for an additional item in this context.
  • performers: 'Performers' refers to those who act or dance, which does not logically introduce another tool in the Opera's arsenal.
Correct answer: reviews

Explanation: The word 'reviews' refers to the critiques written by critics about the premieres of the ballet-pantomimes and operas. It fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that complements the sentence structure and contextually aligns with the discussion of recounting plots.

Meaning: 'Reviews' are evaluations or critiques of performances, providing insights into the plots and quality of the productions.

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • participants: 'Participants' refers to individuals involved in an event, which does not relate to the context of critiques or evaluations.
  • another: 'Another' is a determiner that suggests an additional item, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • either: 'Either' is a conjunction used to present alternatives, which does not fit the context of discussing reviews.
  • performers: 'Performers' refers to those who act or dance, which does not logically fit as it does not relate to the critiques of the premieres.
Correct answer: performers

Explanation: The word 'performers' refers to the individuals who act or dance in the ballet-pantomimes and operas. It fits grammatically as a plural noun that aligns with the context of discussing those featured in souvenir albums.

Meaning: 'Performers' are individuals who take part in a performance, such as dancers or actors.

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • participants: 'Participants' refers to individuals involved in an event, which is similar but does not specifically denote those who perform on stage.
  • revisions: 'Revisions' implies changes made to something already existing, which does not fit the context of individuals featured in albums.
  • another: 'Another' is a determiner that suggests an additional item, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • reviews: 'Reviews' refers to evaluations or critiques, which does not logically fit as it does not relate to the individuals featured in the albums.

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