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"Discussing Art in Days of Scrolling and Outrage" by Sam Hyer
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 "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?
a. The negative connotation supports the author's opinion that the public should not respond to artwork in an online forum because it breeds conflict
b. The negative connotation highlights the author's view that the online response should be negative in nature
c. The positive connotation contributes to the author's point of view that we should embrace the abundant responses to art
d. The positive connotation reinforces the author's view that the sculpture represents Mary Wollstonecraft better than any other depiction of the early feminist
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 "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?
a. The negative connotation supports the author's opinion that the public should not respond to artwork in an online forum because it breeds conflict
b. The negative connotation highlights the author's view that the online response should be negative in nature
c. The positive connotation contributes to the author's point of view that we should embrace the abundant responses to art
d. The positive connotation reinforces the author's view that the sculpture represents Mary Wollstonecraft better than any other depiction of the early feminist
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The correct answer is **c. The positive connotation contributes to the author's point of view that we should embrace the abundant responses to art.**
In the context of the article, the word "fertile" typically has a positive connotation, suggesting richness, abundance, and the potential for growth. This implies that the diverse responses to art—despite being sometimes critical or controversial—can be seen as valuable and productive discussions, thereby reinforcing the idea that engagement with art should be multifaceted and welcomed rather than dismissed or overly criticized.
In the context of the article, the word "fertile" typically has a positive connotation, suggesting richness, abundance, and the potential for growth. This implies that the diverse responses to art—despite being sometimes critical or controversial—can be seen as valuable and productive discussions, thereby reinforcing the idea that engagement with art should be multifaceted and welcomed rather than dismissed or overly criticized.