Question

reading & writing - part 2
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while researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
jessye norman was an african american singer born in augusta, georgia in 1945.
norman moved to europe and began her opera career in the late 60s, was arguably the most famous soprano in the world by the 80s, and remains best known for opera.
normans later career included performances in other genres as well as crossovers that combined elements of two genres.
other genres she performed include the following: jazz, broadway tunes, art song, and contemporary.
norman performed at many significant events, including the inaugurations of republican and democratic presidents ronald reagan and bill clinton as well as an olympic opening ceremony.
the student wants to summarize jessye normans career in a way that emphasizes the range of her musical abilities. which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
a jessye normans vocal talents had such broad appeal that she was invited to perform at the inaugurations of both republican and democratic presidents
b jessye norman performed opera, jazz, broadway tunes, art song, and contemporary music, and performed at several notable events.
c although jessye norman is best known as an opera singer, she performed in a diverse range of genres, including jazz, broadway tunes, art song, and contemporary music.
d jessye normans life and career spanned a vast range, from a childhood in pre - civil - rights - era georgia to opera stardom in europe, to performing at the inaugurations of american

Explanation:

The goal is to emphasize the range of Jessye Norman's musical abilities. Option C directly states that although she is best - known as an opera singer, she performed in a diverse range of genres like jazz, Broadway tunes, art song, and contemporary music. Option A focuses on her broad appeal in terms of performing at presidential inaugurations rather than musical range. Option B lists events and genres but doesn't clearly emphasize the range as a contrast to her opera - centric fame. Option D focuses more on the geographical and life - stage span rather than musical abilities.

Answer:

C. Although Jessye Norman is best known as an opera singer, she performed in a diverse range of genres, including jazz, Broadway tunes, art song, and contemporary music.