Question

tchaikovsky took balakirev’s advice. for ten years, he sent drafts of the work to his friend, who continued to make suggestions. balakirev acknowledged that the music showed the love between romeo and juliet, but he still wanted improvements. tchaikovsky continued to tinker with the piece. in 1880, balakirev finally declared the piece ready for a public audience, and listeners agreed that it captured the excitement and suspense of the play.
which type of evidence does the author use to support the idea that tchaikovsky was a determined composer?
choose 1 answer:
a an account of how long tchaikovsky spent revising romeo and juliet
b a summary of the specific revisions tchaikovsky made to romeo and juliet
c a comparison between tchaikovsky and another successful composer
d a review of tchaikovsky’s work by listeners in the first public audience

Explanation:

To determine the evidence for Tchaikovsky's determination, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The text states he spent ten years sending drafts and revising, showing his persistence. This account of time spent revising supports his determination.
• Option B: The passage does not provide specific details of the revisions, so this is incorrect.
• Option C: There is no comparison with another composer, so this is incorrect.
• Option D: The review from listeners is about the piece's quality, not his determination, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. an account of how long Tchaikovsky spent revising Romeo and Juliet