Influential People 1.04

What is included in "The Child of Urbino" but not included in the biography of Raphael?

• descriptions of the styles that Raphael tried to perfect

• imagined dialogue between Raphael and Benedetto

• acts about Raphael's childhood

• specific places that Raphael lived and worked

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How does the opening of "Marian Anderson Sings" compare to the opening structure of the biography "Marian Anderson: Legendary Singer"?

• Both "Marian Anderson Sings" and "Marian Anderson: Legendary Singer" use a cause-and-effect structure; therefore, each opens with an important event and the effect it had on Anderson's life.

• "Marian Anderson Sings" uses in medias res, opening with the most dramatic moment. "Marian Anderson: Legendary Singer" begins with the birth of Anderson.

• Both texts are structured chronologically, beginning with the birth of Anderson.

• "Marian Anderson: Legendary Singer" opens with a dramatic event from her life. "Marian Anderson Sings" begins with a chronological description of events.

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In "Mary Cassatt: Artist and Trailblazer," how does Vanessa Wright convey her viewpoint that Cassatt cared more about her art than popularity and wealth?

• Wright explains how Cassatt was the only American artist to exhibit with the Impressionists.

• Wright describes how Cassatt left the Salon to paint with Degas' group.

• Wright states that Cassatt moved to Paris to study painting.

• Wright describes Cassatt's reaction when she first saw Degas' art.

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Part A

What is a central idea in the Newsela article "Washed-Up Plastics Become Art with a Vital Message"?

• Increased awareness of the dangers of ocean pollution are creating interest in Pozzi's art.

• Creating artwork can be both beautiful and horrifying.

• Children enjoy the art displays of sea creatures.

• Many people now look for trash to pick up when they are visiting the beach.

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Part B

Which detail from the text best conveys the answer in Part A?

• "She now has more than 70 pieces in three exhibitions currently traveling throughout the United States. She also has requests from overseas."

• "An army of about 10,000 volunteers in Oregon help her collect, prepare and assemble the beach trash into art."

• "'It's the only thing he's liked all day,' his grandmother said."

• "All of the art is made from plastic trash that washed ashore, including a great white shark…"

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