Question

a student is writing a report about the evolution of jazz. read the piece of information in each row, then select the section where it fits best.
sections
eras leaders modern - day popularity
in a 2016 opinion piece, writer seth colter walls argues that a new wave of talented young artists has helped to bring jazz back into the mainstream.
new orleans - born louis armstrong was a pioneer of the improvised jazz solo, which became a standard element of the genre.
swing is a jazz style that emerged during the great depression. people found solace in the high - energy music, which allowed them to temporarily forget their hardships.
duke ellington began studying piano at age seven, and by the time he was a teenager, he was playing jazz.

Explanation:

1. The first entry about 2016 and modern jazz artists relates to current visibility, so it fits Modern-day popularity (already selected correctly).
2. Louis Armstrong is a foundational figure in jazz, so this belongs to Leaders.
3. Swing is a historical jazz style tied to a specific time period, so it fits Eras.
4. Duke Ellington is one of the most iconic jazz figures, so this belongs to Leaders.

Answer:

1. In a 2016 opinion piece, writer Seth Colter Walls argues that a new wave of talented young artists has helped to bring jazz back into the mainstream. → Modern-day popularity
2. New Orleans-born Louis Armstrong was a pioneer of the improvised jazz solo, which became a standard element of the genre. → Leaders
3. Swing is a jazz style that emerged during the Great Depression. People found solace in the high-energy music, which allowed them to temporarily forget their hardships. → Eras
4. Duke Ellington began studying piano at age seven, and by the time he was a teenager, he was playing jazz. → Leaders