Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
which of these inferences is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 5)?
the song elijah chose is called \mercy\, by jacob banks, a tune that first gained attention during a tragic scene on the premium cable drama \power\—but when the miami northwestern senior high school graduate arranged his hip-hop-inspired dance moves using this music, the effect was more dramatic than melancholy.
a. \power\ is one of elijah’s favorite television shows.
b. the creator of the television show \power\ was a former youngarts champion.
c. \mercy\ is an extremely sad song that makes people cry.
d. although \mercy\, a popularly associated with sadness, elijah uses the tune for dramatic effect

Explanation:

To determine the correct inference, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage doesn't mention "Pose" being Elijah's favorite show. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The passage doesn't state the creator of "Power" was a former YoungArts champion. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The passage says the song was used for a dance move and was more dramatic than melancholy, not that it "makes sense" (vague). Eliminate C.
• Option D: The passage states the song "Mercy" (popular with sadness) was used by Elijah for dramatic effect, matching this option.

Answer:

D. Although "Mercy", a popularly associated with sadness, Elijah uses the tune for dramatic effect