Question

cultura: el día de los muertos

el día de los muertos is one of the most important celebrations in mexico and central america. in mexico, it is typical to see a variety of skulls and skeletons made of papier maché, clay, chocolate, and sugar. the art of josé guadalupe posada (1852-1913) is also frequently used to decorate for this celebration on november 1 and 2. posada was a mexican journalist and artist who produced engravings depicting skeletons in everyday scenes, usually having fun. posadas intention originally was satirical, as his work dealt with political and social issues, but his art became famous because of the day of the dead celebration.

based on the information here, indicate whether the following statements are true or false.

1. skulls and skeletons are a traditional part of the celebration of el día de los muertos in mexico.

true
false

1. josé guadalupe posadas engravings were created to celebrate el día de los muertos.

Explanation:

Analyze the text for statement 1

The text states: "In Mexico, it is typical to see a variety of skulls and skeletons made of papier maché, clay, chocolate, and sugar" as part of "El Día de los Muertos". This confirms that skulls and skeletons are a traditional part of the celebration in Mexico.

Evaluate statement 1

Based on the textual evidence, the statement "Skulls and skeletons are a traditional part of the celebration of el Día de los Muertos in Mexico" is true.

Answer:

• true (Correct answer)
• false