Question

The article states: Most importantly, SFX makeup artists must apply their skills in a way that appears believable to viewers. This is true 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. explain the main goal of believable SFX makeup B. suggest that SFX makeup is best suited to monsters C. argue that SFX makeup is rarely believable to viewers D. honor one of the earliest pioneers of SFX makeup​

Answer 1

Answer: A. Explain the main goal of believable SFX makeup

Explanation: The first sentence sums up the purpose of this article, "SFX makeup artists must apply their skills in a way that appears believable to viewers." The subsequent parts of the passage are simply giving an example of SFX makeup in regards to monstrous creatures in order to show the reader that this main idea the author is trying to convey applies to all kinds of SFX makeup.