While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012) was a celebrated African American artist.
- She is best known for creating sculptures and prints that explore the Black experience.
- Catlett's sculpture Sister is made of bronze.
- She created this sculpture in 1973.
The student wants to specify the year that Elizabeth Catlett created the sculpture Sister. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Explanation
Answer: 4) Elizabeth Catlett created the bronze sculpture Sister in 1973.
Goal: Specify the year Elizabeth Catlett created Sister.
Why? To specify year, state the date. Choice 4 identifies 1973 as the year.
Traps:
- A) About birth year → not sculpture's creation
- B) About her work generally → no year for Sister
- C) About media → no year