Question

on pages 5 and 6, how do the two underlined phrases contribute to the tone of the passage? they convey a tone of irony by stating that the standards suppress new artists while proceeding to criticize new artworks for their extremism. they convey a condescending tone by criticizing the conventional art establishment for their failure to recognize the limits of the standards. they convey a cynical tone by noting that the standards are outdated and expressing bitterness about the prospects that art will change. they convey a tone of ridicule by mocking the

Explanation:

The passage criticizes the conventional art - establishment's standards as being stereotyped and fossilized. The underlined phrases suggest that these standards are outdated and hinder new artists while also being inconsistent in their criticism of new artworks. This conveys a tone of irony as the standards suppress new artists yet criticize new art for extremism.

Answer:

They convey a tone of irony by stating that the standards suppress new artists while proceeding to criticize new artworks for their extremism.