Question

Most importantly, SFX makeup artists must apply their skills in a way that appears believable to viewers, even when the most monstrous creatures are involved. As SFX makeup pioneer Jack Pierce once said: "The sole reason for...character makeup is not to proclaim the skill of the artist or actor, but to help tell the story."
The author's purpose for writing this passage was to
A. suggest that SFX makeup is best suited to monsters
B. honor one of the earliest pioneers of SFX makeup
C. explain the main goal of believable SFX makeup
D. argue that SFX makeup is rarely believable to viewers

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The author's purpose for writing this passage was to C. explain the main goal of believable SFX makeup. The passage emphasizes the importance of SFX makeup in storytelling and how it should look believable, which aligns with this answer choice.