Question

for questions 11 - 15, refer to the following passage:
maya stood before her canvas, torn between two visions. her
(11) ambivalent feelings made it difficult to begin - should she paint
something realistic or something abstract? her mentor, a woman known
for her (12) aesthetic sense, reminded her that beauty could be found in
both.
mayas studio, though small, was filled with light. she had learned to live
(13) frugally, buying only the supplies she truly needed. one afternoon,
while sketching by the window, she noticed a man giving a speech in the
park below. his words were powerful - an emotional (14) call to
action urging people to preserve the citys art programs.
inspired, maya decided to join the effort. she knew that art and community
often thrive through (15) convergence, when creativity and compassion
come together. her next painting, titled \unity,\ captured that very spirit.

1. the speakers call to action in the park was most likely intended to:

a. encourage people to admire art silently
b. urge people to do something to support a cause
c. announce the closing of a museum
d. criticize modern artists

Explanation:

The passage states that the man's speech was an "emotional call to action urging people to preserve the city's art programs." This indicates that the purpose was to get people to take action in support of a cause (preserving art programs). Option A is incorrect as it's about silent admiration, not action. Option C (closing a museum) and Option D (criticizing artists) are not mentioned in the text related to the call to action.

Answer:

B. Urge people to do something to support a cause