Craft and Structure

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Mar 17, 2024

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The guiro, a musical instrument traditionally made from a dried and hollowed gourd, is thought to have originated with the Taino people of Puerto Rico. Players use a wooden stick to scrape along ridges cut into the side of the gourd, creating sounds that are highly _________: the sounds produced by guiros can differ based on the distance between the ridges, the types of strokes the player uses, and the thickness of the gourd. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

Difficulty: Hard

overlooked

powerful

routine

variable

Visual artist Gabriela Aleman states that the bold colors of comics, pop art, and Latinx culture have always fascinated her. This passion for the rich history and colors of her Latinx community translates into the ________ artworks she produces.

Difficulty: Easy

vivid

unknown

definite

reserved

In 1973, poet Miguel Algarin started inviting other writers who, like him, were Nuyorican--a term for New Yorkers of Puerto Rican heritage--to gather in his apartment to present their work. The gatherings were so well attended that Algarin soon had to rent space in a cafe to accommodate them. Thus, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe was born. Moving to a permanent location in 1981, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe expanded its original scope beyond the written word, hosting art, exhibitions and musical performances as well. Half a century since its inception, it continues to foster emerging Nuyorican talent. Which choice best describes the overall purpose of the text?

Difficulty: Medium

To explain what motivated Algarin to found the Nuyorican Poets Cafe

To situate the Nuyorican Poets Cafe within the cultural life of New York as a whole

To discuss why the Nuyorican Poets Cafe expanded its scope to include art and music

To provide an overview of the founding and mission of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe