Question

text 1
stage lighting theorist adolphe appia was perhaps the first to argue that
light must be considered alongside all the various elements of a stage to
create a single, unified performance. researcher kelly bremner, however,
has noted that appia lacked technical expertise in the use of light in the
theater. as a result of appias inexperience, bremner argues, appias theory
of light called for lighting practices that werent possible until after the
advent of electricity around 1881.
text 2
adolphe appia was not an amateur in the practice of lighting. instead, it is
precisely his exposure to lighting techniques at the time that contributed to
his theory on the importance of light. when working as an apprentice for a
lighting specialist in his youth, appia observed the use of portable lighting
devices that could be operated by hand. this experience developed his
understanding of what was possible in the coordination of elements on the
stage.
based on the texts, how would the author of text 2 most likely respond to
the claim about appias level of technical expertise made by bremner in
text 1?
choose 1 answer:
appia was unfamiliar with the use of music and sound in theater.
theater practitioners who worked with appia greatly admired his
work.
many lighting technicians discussed appias ideas about light on
the stage.
appia likely gained a level of technical expertise during his time as
an apprentice.

Explanation:

Text 2 states that Appia was not an amateur in lighting practice. His exposure to lighting techniques (as an apprentice) contributed to his theory. So, it implies he gained technical expertise during his apprenticeship. Text 1 claims Appia lacked technical expertise. Text 2's author would counter this by pointing out his apprenticeship - related learning.

Answer:

D. Appia likely gained a level of technical expertise during his time as an apprentice.