Question

why does the radio version of the war of the worlds include music in between news updates? a. to illustrate to the audience why this is a major news event and ask people to keep listening b. to make money and make sponsors happy so that the show can continue to be on the air c. to make time for phone calls from concerned citizens who are wondering what they should do d. to force the audience to wait for the next update, increasing suspense

Explanation:

The radio version of The War of the Worlds used music between news updates to create suspense. By having music, it forced the audience to wait for the next update, building tension and making the fictional alien invasion seem more real and urgent. Option A is incorrect as it's not about illustrating why it's major news. Option B is wrong since the goal wasn't financial for sponsors here. Option C is incorrect as it's not about phone calls. Option D matches the intent of increasing suspense by making the audience wait for updates.

Answer:

D. To force the audience to wait for the next update, increasing suspense