Question

question 16 (1 point)
in the beginning of chapter 2, basil lightheartedly tells dorian that he has just been describing him to lord henry as a capital sitter. what does the phrase capital sitter mean in context?
a a political protester
b a first - rate artists model
c a devoted opera - goer
d a sedentary individual

Explanation:

In the context of the novel, Basil is an artist. When he describes Dorian as a "capital sitter", it relates to the art - world context. A "sitter" in an art context is someone who poses for an artist. "Capital" here means excellent or first - rate.

Answer:

B. A first - rate artist's model