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What is referred to as a set of ideas put together to prove a point?

• Argument

• Manifesto

• Opinion

• Report

Sample Manifesto: Art is a Feeling

By Swarthmore, Molly Feldman

https://www.swarthmore.edu/arts-social-change/sample-manifestos-swarthmore-students

 

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I believe art is feeling. It is the manifestation of who we are as feeling human beings in reaction to the feeling or unfeeling acts of other humans, the natural world, and the unnatural world. We create art because we need to react; react in anger, react in fear, react in love, adoration, peace, joy, healing, puzzlement, and complexity. Thus the core of art is social change.

 

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Social change is as simple as effecting one small aspect of our human society. I believe social change need not be radical, political transformation or protests against a repressive establishment. It can be as simple as invoking a one-word question or phrase in a person's mind: Why? When? What? How? Really? Interesting. Curious. Difficult. I believe inspiring these small thoughts should be the goal of social change as well as the goal of art.

 

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Art, as feeling, exists in the purgatorial balance between control and lack thereof. I believe the feeling of art should only be controlled in order to create a visual, physical, or aural representation of itself. Only then, when our society can relate to art as a form and forum for emotion, do we truly achieve artistic success and social change. I call to every member of our society to contribute to artistic creation because we are a community of feeling beings.

 

 

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Thus, because we feel, we are artists. Even if our contribution is only one small drawing, poem, or pattern, we have the ability to spark a question or phrase in someone else's mind. With art, we create a thinking world.

According to the manifesto, why do humans create art?

• To make money

• To compete with other artists

• To achieve fame and recognition

• To express their feelings in response to the world around them

What is the core purpose of art?

• To preserve historical events

• To entertain and amuse people

• To decorate and beautify spaces

• To provoke thought and inspire social change

In the context of the manifesto, how is social change perceived?

• As a radical, political transformation

• As an irrelevant aspect of artistic creation

• As invoking small, reflective thoughts or questions

• As a response to repressive governmental policies

Which paragraph from the manifesto would support the statement? Many artists explicitly state that their work is a reflection of their personal experiences and emotions. Interviews, autobiographies, or artist statements often reveal that their creative output is deeply entwined with their emotional responses to their environment and events in their lives.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Which argument from the manifesto highlights the importance of art as a feeling? Defend your answer.

• Paragraph 3. Art must be controlled to achieve financial success.

• Paragraph 2. Social change should always be a radical transformation.

• Paragraph 4. Artistic success is measured by the number of artworks sold.

• Paragraph 1. Art is created as a reaction to the world, embodying our feelings such as anger, love, and joy.

In a presentation advocating for renewable energy, Jonathan provides multiple case studies showing successful transitions from fossil fuels to sustainable sources in various cities around the world, supported by data from international energy agencies. What is the purpose of including these examples?

• To divert attention from the main issue of animal rights

• To showcase her personal experiences with animals

• To provide factual evidence that supports her stand on animal rights

• To undermine the importance of animal rights by focusing on isolated incidents

How should Samantha respond to counter this argument? Samantha is an active member of the Parent-Teacher Association at Tabili Elementary School and is pushing for the inclusion of a mindfulness program in the school curriculum. During a PTA meeting, a parent argues that mindfulness is just a trend and not essential for elementary education.

• Ignore the parent's argument and focus solely on emotional appeals.

• Resort to personal attacks and discredit the parent's credibility without presenting any evidence.

• Dismiss the parent's viewpoint and reassert the importance of mindfulness without providing any evidence.

• Provide properly cited factual evidence from studies that demonstrate how mindfulness helps students manage school-related pressure more effectively.

Based on the data below, what evaluation can be formulated? Argument: Rachel is advocating for increased investment in renewable energy to combat climate change. Statement: "Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are crucial in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, which are major contributors to global warming. Increased funding and development of renewable energy technologies can significantly reduce carbon emissions."

• The statement is unrelated to climate change and should focus instead on the economic impacts of renewable energy investment.

• The statement is likely false since renewable energy sources have been proven to contribute more to carbon emissions than fossil fuels.

• The statement might be true, but there is no evidence that renewable energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels or impacts global warming.

• The statement is likely valid because renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, directly replace fossil fuels, which are known to contribute heavily to global warming and carbon emissions.

As a member of the student council, you are tasked with writing a position paper on the necessity of implementing mental health programs in schools. Which approach is most effective for your position paper?

• Presenting personal anecdotes and experiences related to mental health education.

• Write an emotional appeal based on hypothetical student stories without providing any factual data or research findings.

• Compare your school's current mental health resources with those of the nearest private school to argue for improvements based purely on competitive standards.

• Start with global statistics on mental health issues among adolescents, followed by examples of successful school-based mental health programs, and conclude with recommendations for your school.