Question

Read the excerpt from Frida Kahlo by Hedda Garza. When Frida Kahlo entered the Ministry of Education building clutching three of her paintings, she gazed awestruck at an amazing sight. Up to a height of three stories, the walls were covered with dozens of huge murals vividly dramatizing the history of Mexico's persecuted Indians. Diego Rivera, perched high up on the scaffolding, was putting the finishing touches on five years of labor. He did not notice the small figure on the ground floor.

What do the underlined words indicate about the author's feelings toward Diego Rivera's artwork? A) The author seems to believe that Rivera's artwork was delicate. B) The author seems to believe that Rivera's artwork was outdated. C) The author seems to believe that Rivera's artwork was impressive. D)The author seems to believe that Rivera's artwork was educational.

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct option is (C) The author seems to believe that Rivera's artwork was impressive.

• The author's use of words like "amazing sight" and "vividly dramatizing" suggest a positive opinion or impression of the artwork. The fact that the author notes that Frida Kahlo was "awestruck" at the sight of the murals also supports the idea that the author views Rivera's artwork as impressive.
• This supports answer choice C, "The author seems to believe that Rivera's artwork was impressive."

• On the other hand, other options are incorrect because the author's description of Rivera's artwork as "huge murals vividly dramatizing the history of Mexico's persecuted Indians" and "putting the finishing touches on five years of labor" suggest that the author is in awe of the artwork and finds it impressive.
• The words "vividly dramatizing" and "finishing touches" suggest that the artwork is striking and well-crafted, not delicate or outdated. Additionally, the description of Rivera's artwork as telling the story of Mexico's persecuted Indians suggests that the author believes the artwork is impactful, not merely educational.

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