Question

the following question has two parts. answer part a first, and then part b. * 1 point
part a read the following claim from the passage.
... horror films have fully participated in the evolution of cinema. their contributions have ranged from novel special effects to distinctive new aesthetics. (paragraph 1)
which sentence from the passage best supports this claim?
\the very first horror films were calledspook tales. the first known film of this genre was le manoir du diable, created by french filmmaker georges méliès in 1896, just a year after the very first motion picture.\ (paragraph 2)
\der golem, possibly the worlds first monster movie, used the fade - out and other expressionist innovations.\ (paragraph 3)
\the 1920s and 1930s were the golden age of horror. during this time, many classic horror films spooked audiences around the world.\ (paragraph 4)
\the golden age of horror ended almost a century ago, but horror films still captivate the world.\ (paragraph 5)

part b how does the sentence identified in part a most clearly help develop * 1 point
the claim?
it distinguishes one important era in the development of horror films from another.
it explains the origin of horror films and of the new cinematic industry they launched.
it asserts the enduring appeal of horror movies by citing both past milestones and current trends.
it provides an example of a horror film that featured new technical and stylistic developments.

Explanation:

For Part A, the claim is about horror - films' contributions to cinema evolution. The sentence about "Der Golem" using fade - out and Expressionist innovations shows a new aesthetic and technical contribution, supporting the claim. For Part B, the identified sentence provides an example of a horror film with new technical and stylistic developments, which helps develop the claim about horror films' contributions to cinema evolution.

Answer:

Part A: "Der Golem, possibly the world's first monster movie, used the fade - out and other Expressionist innovations." (paragraph 3)
Part B: It provides an example of a horror film that featured new technical and stylistic developments.