Analysis of Authors' Reasons in Two Passages

"Art for the People"

Based on the ideas presented throughout the article “Art for the People, Art by the People,” what can the reader conclude about the city of San Antonio?

• It is more appreciative of art than other cities.

• It is the permanent home of the artist Cabrera.

• It is a very popular place for tourists to visit.

• It is a city with a Hispanic history.

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"Art for the People"

How does the use of a cause-and-effect structure in paragraphs 2 and 3 of “Art for the People, Art by the People” help support the topic of the article?

• It shows that the people of the city have a deep appreciation for their culture and history.

• It demonstrates why people from the community were willing to share their stories.

• It emphasizes the importance of the materials used by the artist to build the sculpture.

• It explains why the artist was inspired to create the sculpture in the way that she did.

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"Art for the People"

What is the most likely reason the author includes the photograph in the article 'Art for the People, Art by the People'?

• To show how the sculpture reflects local history and art

• To demonstrate how the sculpture was built by the artist

• To illustrate the size and appearance of the sculpture

• To suggest the best way for visitors to view the sculpture

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In paragraph 1 of the article “Art for the People, Art by the People” and in paragraph 6 of the story “Grandfather’s Legacy,” BOTH authors’ use of questions contributes to the tone by —

• suggesting a lack of understanding to be remedied

• revealing concern with something mysterious

• emphasizing a feeling of wonder about an object

• conveying playful familiarity with the subject

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Which sentence best expresses a DIFFERENCE in the authors’ reasons for including information about the materials the artists use in their work in the article “Art for the People, Art by the People” and the story “Grandfather’s Legacy”?

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” shows the difficulty of working with manufactured materials, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” emphasizes the simplicity of natural materials.

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” shows how modern materials can express a heritage, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” highlights the beauty of using traditional materials.

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” shows the ease with which anyone can use certain materials, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” stresses the importance of skill in handling materials.

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” shows how a variety of materials are used in a single work, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” reveals how a single material is used in many art pieces.

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The authors of the article "Art for the People, Art by the People" and the story "Grandfather’s Legacy" BOTH use a sequential organizational structure most likely in order to —

• explain the process by which a work of art is made

• show how the skills of an artist improve with practice

• emphasize the amount of time it takes to create art

• describe the relationships that make artists successful

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What is most likely a DIFFERENCE in the authors’ reasons for writing the article “Art for the People, Art by the People” and the story “Grandfather’s Legacy”?

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” wants to draw attention to a real piece of art created by a community, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” wants to honor the idea of art made by individuals within a family.

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” hopes to persuade people to view a particular work of art, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” hopes to inspire people to make works of art for themselves.

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” hopes to reveal the amount of planning that goes into creating art, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” hopes to show that art can be made anytime and anywhere.

• The author of “Art for the People, Art by the People” wants to promote individuality through art, while the author of “Grandfather’s Legacy” wants to emphasize that all art should be entirely unique to the artist’s culture.

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Which of the following is an important theme in the story “Grandfather’s Legacy”?

• By paying careful attention to details, one can easily master any challenge.

• When people honor animals, they also honor themselves and their culture.

• By sharing artistic skill and knowledge, people connect across generations.

• Everyone has a special talent, but it sometimes takes a long time to find it.

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How does a personality trait of Manuel’s affect the plot of the story “Grandfather’s Legacy”?

• His curiosity leads him to ask his grandfather about the carving.

• His creativity causes him to seek out his grandfather in the garage.

• His boredom leads him to help his grandfather paint the carvings.

• His dedication causes him to go with his grandfather to the market.

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