Question 2 • FL-1001420-AP English Language and Composition Sem 1 - Flex
The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion of sentence 6 (reproduced below), adjusting the punctuation as needed.What had been the property and cultural output of specific peoples was put on display, quickly becoming an "exotic” spectacle for white Europeans.Should the writer keep or delete the underlined text?
Answer
A
They should keep it because it provides anecdotal evidence to support the claim that museums and colonial violence are connected.
B
They should keep it because it illustrates the lack of respect inherent in keeping and displaying wrongfully obtained artifacts.
C
They should keep it because it introduces the counterargument that cultural artifacts help teach others about diverse cultures.
D
They should delete it because it distracts from the primary argument by adding irrelevant information about museums.
Explanation
The sentence describes cultural objects being displayed as an “exotic” spectacle for white Europeans. That detail shows how displaying artifacts taken from specific peoples can treat their culture disrespectfully, supporting the point that museums are connected to colonial violence. It does not introduce a counterargument or stray from the topic, so the writer should keep the text.
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