Question
Read the excerpt from "Benin Plaque: The Oba with Europeans” and consider the accompanying photo.
There are several hundred Benin plaques now in European and American museums, and they offer us a remarkable picture of the structure of this West African kingdom. Their main subject is the glorification of the Oba and of his prowess as a hunter and soldier, but they also tell us how the people of Benin saw their first European trading partners.
An assortment of Benin plaques.
Which statement best describes how the image reinforces the text?
The image adds interest to the text by offering a glimpse of the plaques.
The image tells a story about a day in the life of Benin culture.
The photograph supports the description of the Oba’s role in society.
The photograph engages the reader by revealing minute artistic detail.
There are several hundred Benin plaques now in European and American museums, and they offer us a remarkable picture of the structure of this West African kingdom. Their main subject is the glorification of the Oba and of his prowess as a hunter and soldier, but they also tell us how the people of Benin saw their first European trading partners.
An assortment of Benin plaques.
Which statement best describes how the image reinforces the text?
The image adds interest to the text by offering a glimpse of the plaques.
The image tells a story about a day in the life of Benin culture.
The photograph supports the description of the Oba’s role in society.
The photograph engages the reader by revealing minute artistic detail.
Answers
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The statement that best describes how the image reinforces the text is: **The photograph supports the description of the Oba’s role in society.**
This choice highlights the significance of the plaques in illustrating the Oba's prominence and the cultural context of the Benin kingdom, aligning with the text's emphasis on the glorification of the Oba and his status.
This choice highlights the significance of the plaques in illustrating the Oba's prominence and the cultural context of the Benin kingdom, aligning with the text's emphasis on the glorification of the Oba and his status.