Question
Kari is reviewing her paragraph on the artist Lee Krasner. Read her paragraph.
The Abstract Expressionist artist Lee Krasner spent most of her artistic career being known as the wife of another famous Abstract Expressionist, Jackson Pollack. Like the painter Frida Kahlo, Krasner lived in the shadow of her famous husband. A 1948 review of an art exhibit featuring both her work and Pollack’s work illuminates this association. "Lee Krasner seems to be plagiarizing from her husband’s style, though her geometric shapes show a little more dramatic flair” (Winston). This sentiment attributes, or credits, the main artistic execution of the painting to Pollack and suggests that Krasner’s artwork is a revision of his design. This notion is reiterated, or repeated, in a review of Krasner’s work in another gallery 10 years later. Krasner is described as painting "like Pollack, though in a fashion that is more formulaic than genius” (Allan). These reviews highlight the challenge that Krasner faced when trying to be viewed as an artist in her own right.
How should Kari revise her paragraph to make it more readable?
A: eliminate the second sentence comparing Krasner to Kahlo
B: reconsider whether she wants to refer to the cited sources
C: evaluate the effectiveness of including two different quotes
D: delete the definitions of the words attributes and reiterated
The Abstract Expressionist artist Lee Krasner spent most of her artistic career being known as the wife of another famous Abstract Expressionist, Jackson Pollack. Like the painter Frida Kahlo, Krasner lived in the shadow of her famous husband. A 1948 review of an art exhibit featuring both her work and Pollack’s work illuminates this association. "Lee Krasner seems to be plagiarizing from her husband’s style, though her geometric shapes show a little more dramatic flair” (Winston). This sentiment attributes, or credits, the main artistic execution of the painting to Pollack and suggests that Krasner’s artwork is a revision of his design. This notion is reiterated, or repeated, in a review of Krasner’s work in another gallery 10 years later. Krasner is described as painting "like Pollack, though in a fashion that is more formulaic than genius” (Allan). These reviews highlight the challenge that Krasner faced when trying to be viewed as an artist in her own right.
How should Kari revise her paragraph to make it more readable?
A: eliminate the second sentence comparing Krasner to Kahlo
B: reconsider whether she wants to refer to the cited sources
C: evaluate the effectiveness of including two different quotes
D: delete the definitions of the words attributes and reiterated
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To make her paragraph more readable, Kari should consider option **C: evaluate the effectiveness of including two different quotes**.
While quotes can provide valuable evidence, having two different quotes that convey a similar sentiment about Krasner's work may be repetitive and could potentially overwhelm the reader. Simplifying her argument by using one strong quote that effectively illustrates the point she is making might enhance clarity and readability.
Additionally, Kari might also benefit from option **D: delete the definitions of the words attributes and reiterated** if they take away from the flow of the paragraph. However, focusing on the effectiveness of the quotes is a more impactful revision.
While quotes can provide valuable evidence, having two different quotes that convey a similar sentiment about Krasner's work may be repetitive and could potentially overwhelm the reader. Simplifying her argument by using one strong quote that effectively illustrates the point she is making might enhance clarity and readability.
Additionally, Kari might also benefit from option **D: delete the definitions of the words attributes and reiterated** if they take away from the flow of the paragraph. However, focusing on the effectiveness of the quotes is a more impactful revision.