Question

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ratford, nathaniel
in paragraph 1 of passage 1, how does the figurative expression \so does his art conceal his art\ develop a mood of wonder?
a by implying that pygmalion misunderstands the purpose of the realistic ivory figure
b by hinting that pygmalion unintentionally fashioned the ivory figure into a female form
c by proposing that even the magic of the deities is unable to animate pygmalion’s ivory figure
d by suggesting that pygmalion’s talent is remarkable enough to make the ivory figure seem real

Explanation:

The phrase "So does his art conceal his art" plays on the idea that Pygmalion's artistic skill is so extraordinary that his crafted ivory figure appears so lifelike that it hides the fact it is a work of art. This level of mastery creates a sense of wonder, as his talent can make an inanimate object seem real. The other options do not connect to the mood of wonder from this figurative expression: the first misinterprets the phrase's focus, the second is about intent not wonder, and the third is unrelated to the deities' magic here.

Answer:

D. by suggesting that Pygmalion's talent is remarkable enough to make the ivory figure seem real