Question

read the passage. when most people think of impressionist art, they first think of impressionist paintings, like monets iconic water lilies series. but the ethereal and dream - like \arabesque no. 1,\ one of claude debussys most famous piano compositions, is arguably even more exemplary of the impressionist style. similar to the way impressionist painters blurred lines and focused on light rather than precise details, debussy blurred musical boundaries to create a work that prioritizes mood and sensation over form or narrative. debussy eschewed the conventional methods of composing and dared to make a different kind of music. in \arabesque no. 1,\ he intentionally left space between notes to create light and airy melodies. he also used polyrhythms, which combine two contrasting rhythms at the same time, to resemble natural movement like a falling leaf or trickling stream. this free - flowing approach gives the music a dreamy, transient quality. debussy created the sensation of time being suspended by alternating between two chords for extended periods. for many listeners, the static harmonies evoke feelings of calm that are sometimes described as magical and trance - like. in the first paragraph, the author argues that debussys \arabesque no. 1\ exemplifies the impressionist style. what structural choice does the author make in the second paragraph to strengthen this argument? the author describes impressionist painting techniques in the second paragraph to invite a comparison to debussys musical style, which is introduced in the first paragraph. the author uses vivid imagery and sensory language to describe the music in the second paragraph, mirroring the artistic qualities that are described in the first paragraph. the author describes musical features of debussys work in the second paragraph to imply that debussy was the true creator of the impressionist movement. the author uses similes related to nature to describe debussys music, which undermines the notion that impressionist painters succeeded the most in capturing the beauty of nature in art.

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes impressionist style. Second - para language mirrors first - para's artistic qualities.

Answer:

The author uses vivid imagery and sensory language to describe the music in the second paragraph, mirroring the artistic qualities that are described in the first paragraph.