Question

5 what is the main idea of this text? a george lee quiñones is a popular graffiti artist who spread poetic messages through his art, starting in the 1970s in new york city b graffiti art became popular in the 1960s and everyone wanted it subway cars and other public surfaces to help brighten up their cities. c although graffiti art is still illegal in many places, it has grown into a worldwide art form through which artists can express important ideas the public. d some people think graffiti is an eyesore and not art, so they do not wa to be on public surfaces or in museums and galleries with other forms art.

Explanation:

To determine the main idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A focuses on a specific artist (George Lee Quiñones) and his work, which is too narrow for a main idea.
• Option B has inaccuracies (graffiti popularity timeline and the "everyone wanted it" claim is not typical of main - idea scope, also graffiti was often illegal and not universally accepted to "brighten cities" in the way described).
• Option C addresses the broader context of graffiti: its legal status in many places, its growth as a worldwide art form, and its role in artist expression to the public. This covers the overall theme of graffiti as an art form with a broader impact.
• Option D focuses on negative opinions about graffiti, which is a secondary aspect rather than the main idea of the text about graffiti as an art form.

Answer:

C. Although graffiti art is still illegal in many places, it has grown into a worldwide art form through which artists can express important ideas to the public.