Question

what is most closely the meaning of prowess as it is used in the passage below (paragraph 10)? creative - writing programs are notorious for the feelings of resentment that brew when students feel like a bunch of blood - hungry dogs made to scrap over funds granted on the basis of artistic prowess, but my colleagues were supportive of my scholarship. a. artistic b. speedy c. skill or ability d. jealousy

Explanation:

In the context, students compete for funds based on artistic "prowess." It implies a high - level skill or ability in art. "Artistic" is an adjective, "spite" means ill - will, and "jealousy" is envy. None of these fit as well as "skill or ability".

Answer:

C. skill or ability