Question

question 4
instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
the following passage (paragraph 5) mainly shows that __________
in 1917, playwright ridgely torrence’s three plays for a negro theatre, often considered among the first major works of the harlem renaissance, premiered. the suite of plays featured african - american actors and represented complex characters. the work rejected racial stereotypes frequently portrayed in the theater previously. for example, one of the most popular forms of musical entertainment in the late 1800s had been minstrel shows. these shows featured white men wearing makeup that made them appear to be african american, and consisted of comedy and musical numbers that portrayed african americans as foolish and simpleminded. in the early 1900s, african american musical performers sought to create their own musical theater that gave a more accurate portrayal of african american life and moved away from stereotypes. eubie blake and noble sissle wrote a musical called shuffle along in 1921. it became the first hit broadway musical written by african americans.
a. minstrel shows were a popular form of entertainment in the 19th century.
b. blake and sissle wrote the most successful musical of all time.
c. african american artists of the early 19th century were best known for their acting in minstrel shows.
d. african american writers of the 19th century pushed back against the reductive stereotypes.
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Explanation:

• Option A: The passage mentions minstrel shows as an example to contrast with the works of African - American artists, not to focus on their popularity. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: The passage says "Shuffle Along" was the first hit Broadway musical by African Americans, not the most successful of all time. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: The passage states that minstrel shows featured white men portraying African Americans, and African - American artists sought to move away from such stereotypes, so they were not known for acting in minstrel shows. C is incorrect.
• Option D: Works like "Three Plays for a Negro Theatre" and "Shuffle Along" by African - American artists rejected racial stereotypes and gave a more accurate portrayal of African - American life, showing they pushed back against reductive stereotypes.

Answer:

D. African American writers of the 19th century pushed back against the reductive stereotypes.