Modern Dance

Which sentence best supports the central idea that Martha Graham was an innovator?

• "While there was some room for creativity, she still had to please the audience."

• "Her search led her to a job teaching at the Eastman School of Music, where she had complete control over her classes and the dance program."

• "She developed a fresh, new method of muscle control she called 'contraction and release.'"

• "In 1926, Martha formed her own dance company, the now-famous Martha Graham School for Contemporary Dance."

What is a central idea of the passage?

• Classical ballet focused on flowing, graceful movements.

• Martha's dance style was very different from classical ballet.

• A performance by Ruth St. Denis inspired Martha to dance.

• Louis Horst was the musical director at Denishawn.

Which three details from the passage best support the central idea?

• Martha's dance explored emotional themes.

• Martha taught both American dance and world dance.

• Martha inspired generations of dance students.

• Martha incorporated jerky, angular movements.

• Martha used music by modern composers.

Which sentence best describes the influence of modern dance on English literature?

• Modern dance has no influence on English literature.

• Modern dance inspired new forms of expression in English literature.

• Modern dance is only relevant to the performing arts.

• Modern dance and English literature are unrelated fields.

What is the primary theme of modern dance as it relates to English poetry?

• Nature and its beauty

• The struggle for freedom and expression

• Historical events

• Romantic love

Which of the following words best describes the tone of a poem inspired by modern dance?

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Dynamic

• Static

In the context of modern dance, what does the term 'contraction and release' signify in English grammar?

• A type of sentence structure

• A method of punctuation

• A dance technique that can be metaphorically applied to writing style

• A vocabulary term

How does modern dance influence the narrative style of contemporary English novels?

• By introducing rigid structures

• By encouraging fluid and expressive storytelling

• By focusing solely on dialogue

• By eliminating character development

Which literary device is most commonly used in English literature to convey the fluidity of modern dance?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Irony

What aspect of modern dance is often highlighted in English essays?

• Its historical origins

• Its emphasis on personal expression

• Its technical complexity

• Its cultural irrelevance