Why is sound overlapped? To link and provide unity between disparate shots. Which of the following is NOT a function of silence? It may help an audience anticipate what might happen next in the plot.

What is the difference between diegetic and Nondiegetic sound?

Diegetic sound is sound that comes from the setting of the film. Non-diegetic sound is sound that comes from our world, such as the soundtrack or scoring. Diegetic sound could include the voices of characters, utensils clattering in the background, or music coming from a piano being played on-screen.

Why would filmmakers use the extremes of near silence?

Diegetic sound originates from a source within a film's world; nondiegetic sound comes from outside that world. Why would filmmakers use the extremes of near silence or shocking loudness in a scene? ... they provide information about a film's setting and action.