The article "In these days of scrolling and outrage, have we lost our ability to discuss art?" by Sam Byers addresses the public's response to Maggi Hambling's sculpture for early feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, which is a naked

Question

"everywoman" on top of a hilly column of silver. The online responses were mostly critical.
How does the connotation for the word fertile contribute to the author's point of view?
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The negative connotation supports the author's opinion
• that the public should not respond to artwork in an online forum because it breeds conflict.
The positive connotation reinforces the author's view that the sculpture represents Mary Wollstonecraft better than any other depiction of the early feminist.
The negative connotation highlights the author's view that the online response should be negative in nature.
The positive connotation contributes to the author's point of view that we should embrace the abundant responses to art.

Answer 1

The correct choice is:

The negative connotation supports the author's opinion that the public should not respond to artwork in an online forum because it breeds conflict.

This answer accurately reflects the context of the article, specifically addressing how the public's critical and often negative reactions can hinder productive discussion and appreciation of art, particularly in an online environment prone to outrage and division.