Question

after years of taking exclusively academic electives, rehana finally registered for a painting class, which made her feel both nervous and excited. she felt excited to attempt something new, but she fretted that she would violate some important art rule she’d never known before. however, rehana’s art teacher told her on the first day, \you can do anything in art, as long as it works.\ liberated by this simple instruction, rehana’s creativity soared, unshackled by the chains of self - consciousness and unburdened by the weight of expectations. she produced many unique and stunningly beautiful paintings in that class, which became one of her favorites ever. how do the underlined words contribute to the passages meaning?
1 they help the reader imagine how rehana’s unique and stunningly beautiful paintings looked.
2 they suggest how rehana’s academic abilities helped her succeed in the painting class.
3 they allow the reader to understand the effect of the teacher’s instructions on rehana.

Explanation:

• Option 1: The underlined words don't describe the paintings' appearance.
• Option 2: The words relate to her mental state, not academic abilities.
• Option 3: The underlined phrases show how the teacher's instruction (liberating her) affected her creativity and mindset.

Answer:

1. They allow the reader to understand the effect of the teacher’s instructions on Rehana.