Practical movie effects, such as the use of actual locations in a film, provide a more realistic visual experience than...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
Practical movie effects, such as the use of actual locations in a film, provide a more realistic visual experience than computer-generated imagery (CGI) does, but giving audiences the 'real thing' can be prohibitively expensive. _______ many filmmakers use a blended approach, employing practical effects whenever possible and CGI elements as necessary to control costs.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Similarly,
For this reason,
Furthermore,
In other words,
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Create Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| "Practical movie effects, such as the use of actual locations in a film, provide a more realistic visual experience than computer-generated imagery (CGI) does" |
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| "but giving audiences the 'real thing' can be prohibitively expensive." |
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| [MISSING TRANSITION] |
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| "many filmmakers use a blended approach, employing practical effects whenever possible and CGI elements as necessary to control costs." |
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Part B: Provide Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Filmmakers use a combination of practical effects and CGI to balance realism with cost constraints.
Argument Flow: The passage establishes that practical effects are superior for realism, then reveals the major drawback of expense, and concludes with how filmmakers solve this dilemma through a hybrid approach.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
This is a fill-in-the-blank question asking us to choose the best logical connector. The answer must create the right relationship between what comes before and after the blank.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- Based on our passage analysis, we have a clear problem-solution structure
- The expensive cost of practical effects creates a challenge, and the blended approach is filmmakers' response to this challenge
- The transition must show that the solution follows logically from the problem
- The right answer should indicate a cause-and-effect relationship
Similarly,
✗ Incorrect - Incorrect because it suggests likeness rather than causation
For this reason,
✓ Correct - Correct because it explicitly shows cause and effect, connecting the cost problem to the blended solution
Furthermore,
✗ Incorrect - Incorrect because it simply adds information without showing the logical relationship
In other words,
✗ Incorrect - Incorrect because it restates rather than shows causation