Do Now Review ("An Artist At Heart")

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A:

Which statement BEST summarizes the central idea of the text?

• A. Hard work and dedication will earn rewards.

• B. Perseverance and dedication are crucial to finding one's true talents.

• C. Talent only comes from within, and it cannot be learned or improved upon.

• D. The opinions of others are important in the development of personal talents.

Answer explanation

Answer Choice B

Perseverance and dedication are crucial to finding one's true talents.

Paragraph 13 it states, “In the end, Madeleine knew that she needed to find a valid reason to return to art if she returned at all, and that it needed to come from inside of her, and not from outer validation of her talent.”

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Part B:

Which evidence from the text BEST supports your answer from part A?

• A. Because she was obedient to her parents, Madeleine did all of her homework and because of her kind spirit, Madeleine was always respectful of her peers and teachers

• B. What are you talking about, Madeleine? You are an incredible artist, and anyone who told you otherwise is crazy!“

• C. "I entered the regional watercolor art competition, the statewide sculpture competition and the national pen and ink competition last month. I did not win a single award, honorable mention, or letter of distinction...“

• D. In the end, Madeleine knew that she needed to find a valid reason to return to art if she returned at all, and that it needed to come from inside of her, and not from outer validation of her talent.

Answer explanation

Answer choice D

In the end, Madeleine knew that she needed to find a valid reason to return to art if she returned at all, and that it needed to come from inside of her, and not from outer validation of her talent.

In order to discover your true talents, it is important that perseverance and dedication come from the heart, not from winning competitions or receiving awards.

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Which statement describes the relationship between Madeleine and Katherine?

• A. Katherine is supportive of Madeleine in whatever decisions Madeleine makes.

• B. Katherine is encouraging and optimistic regarding Madeleine's future as an artist.

• C. Katherine is realistic about how Madeleine has little natural artistic talent but hides that when she talks to Madeleine.

• D. Katherine is immature in her treatment of Madeleine, which shows that their friendship is based on a childhood together and does not necessarily have a future.

Answer explanation

Answer Choice B

Katherine is encouraging and optimistic regarding Madeleine's future as an artist.

Encouraging means giving someone support or confidence; supportive

Optimistic means hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future

In paragraph 12, it states:

"I am so sorry that you did not win those competitions, Madeleine," said Katherine. "You cannot let a few competitions stop you from being the incredible artist that you are destined to be. Seriously, get out of this study hall and return to art class, because you are an artist in your heart and have been since I met you."

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Read the sentence from the text.

What effect does the author create by using the underlined phrase?

"Never mind that I would never make any money or earn any respect being an artist, but the last thing I want to do is foolishly hitch my wagon to a star."

• A. The phrase creates a humorous effect, because it is a funny visual.

• B. The phrase creates a hopeless effect, as it is clear that Madeleine is no longer hoping she will be a great artist.

• C. The phrase creates an angry effect, as the reader feels that Madeleine is being disrespectful to her parents by talking to them in this way.

• D. The phrase creates a content effect, as the reader is likely to agree with Madeleine’s choice to quit doing art.

Answer explanation

Answer choice B

The phrase creates a hopeless effect, as it is clear that Madeleine is no longer hoping she will be a great artist.

Hitch One's Wagon To A Star stands for Aspire to do something great or aim high, follow a great ambition.

Hopeless effect:

She already feels she will not succeed… it is hopeless for her to aspire for great ambition when she “knows” it is impossible

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Why does the author begin the text with a list of subjects that Madeleine had little interest in?

• A. to show that Madeleine's true passion had always been art

• B. to imply that Madeleine's talent for art was not encouraged at school

• C. to show that Madeleine excelled in a number of other subjects

• D. to imply that Madeleine had no interest in school work

Answer explanation

Answer Choice A

to show that Madeleine's true passion had always been art

Lists allow you to emphasize important ideas. In this case, she is listing the subjects that she is not interested in, which emphasizes Madeleine’s true passion to be art.

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What was the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

to interest readers in the history of art museums

to provide information about courses taught in school

to entertain readers with a story about a student's passion for art

to illustrate artistic techniques

• A. to interest readers in the history of art museums

• B. to provide information about courses taught in school

• C. to entertain readers with a story about a student's passion for art

• D. to illustrate artistic techniques

Answer explanation

Answer Choice C

to entertain readers with a story about a student's passion for art

This is a story about Madeleine’s passion for art.

Answer choice A is incorrect because the passage is not about art museums.

Answer choice B is incorrect because the passage does not provide information about courses taught in school.

Answer choice D is incorrect because the passage does not illustrate artistic technique.

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