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Angela Lock

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, which term is used to describe the intricate and complex forms of graffiti lettering?

Tag

Mural

Wildstyle

Sanctioned

Answer explanation

The passage explicitly states that artists create 'intricate lettering called 'wildstyle.''

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's overall tone throughout the passage?

Angry and critical

Humorous and mocking

Objective and informative

Enthusiastic and one-sided

Answer explanation

The author presents both sides of the graffiti debate, discussing arguments for it as art and against it as vandalism, without strongly favoring one side. This balanced approach creates an objective and informative tone.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When discussing the perspective of property owners, what mood does the author's word choice like 'violation,' 'costly burden,' and 'neglect' help create?

A mood of creative excitement

A mood of frustration and concern

A mood of cheerful optimism

A mood of academic curiosity

Answer explanation

These specific words evoke negative feelings associated with property damage and financial loss, creating a mood of frustration and concern for the reader when considering this viewpoint.

4.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Sort the following phrases from the passage based on the tone they help create regarding the graffiti debate.

Groups:

(a) Tone Supporting Graffiti as Art

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(b) Tone Supporting Graffiti as Vandalism

complex techniques

costly burden

vibrant form of self-expression

voice for marginalized communities

property damage

unsolicited markings

Answer explanation

The phrases 'vibrant form of self-expression,' 'voice for marginalized communities,' and 'complex techniques' all have positive connotations that support a tone viewing graffiti as art. The phrases 'costly burden,' 'unsolicited markings,' and 'property damage' have negative connotations that support a tone viewing graffiti as vandalism.

5.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each term from the passage with its correct description.

Sanctioned spaces for legal graffiti creation

Mural

A simple, stylized signature

Tag

An anonymous artist who achieved global fame

Banksy

A large-scale, often elaborate, painted artwork

Free walls

Answer explanation

The passage defines a 'tag' as a 'simple, stylized signature,' a 'mural' as a 'large-scale' artwork, 'Banksy' as an artist who 'achieved global fame,' and 'free walls' as 'sanctioned spaces.'

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The author presents two contrasting viewpoints on graffiti: one that sees it as art and another that sees it as vandalism. Analyze the tone the author uses when describing each viewpoint. Which tone do you find more persuasive, and why? Support your answer with specific words and phrases from the text.

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