Question

read the excerpt from \benin plaque: the oba with europeans\ and consider the accompanying photo. there are several hundred benin plaques now in european and american museums, and they offer us a remarkable picture of the structure of this west african kingdom. their main subject is the glorification of the oba and of his prowess as a hunter and soldier, but they also tell us how the people of benin saw their first european trading partners. which statement best describes how the image reinforces the text?
○ the image adds interest to the text by offering a glimpse of the plaques.
○ the image tells a story about a day in the life of benin culture.
○ the photograph supports the description of the oba’s role in society.
○ the photograph engages the reader by revealing minute artistic detail.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The text's main focus is on the plaques' content (Oba's role, view of Europeans), not just adding interest. So this is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: The text doesn't mention a "day in the life" of Benin culture, and the plaques' main subject is Oba's glorification, not daily life. Incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: The text says the plaques' main subject is glorifying the Oba (his prowess, role). The image of the plaques (which depict the Oba) supports this description of his role. This matches.
4. Analyze Option 4: The text's focus is on the plaques' meaning (about Oba, European partners), not minute artistic details. Incorrect.

Answer:

C. The photograph supports the description of the Oba’s role in society.