Question

read the underlined statement on page 3. which best explains how roosevelt’s criticism of the artworks is supported by his use of figurative language in this statement? roosevelt argues that speaking honestly about frivolous popular art is important to establishing standards of quality in modern art. roosevelt suggests that following the crowd is a tendency in many facets of society, including art. roosevelt reminds his readers that in any profession, people will use sensationalism to make money. no development without change, and that to be afraid of what is different or unfamiliar is to be afraid of life. it is no less true, however, that change may mean death and not life, and that change may mean death and not life, and retrogression instead of development. probably we err in treating most of these pictures seriously. it is likely that many of them represent in the painters the astute appreciation of the powers to make folly-lucrative, which the late p. t. barnum showed with his faked mermaid. there are thousands of people who will pay small sums to look at a faked mermaid; and now and then one of this kind with enough money will buy a cubist picture, or a misshapen... woman, repellent from every standpoint.

Explanation:

The underlined text uses the example of P.T. Barnum's faked mermaid (a sensational, money-making gimmick) and links it to modern art like Cubist works, arguing that people across fields use sensationalism for profit. This matches the option that states Roosevelt reminds readers people in any profession use sensationalism to make money. The other options do not align: the text does not focus on honesty in popular art, nor frame the crowd's tendency as widespread across society beyond profit-seeking, nor mention artist inspiration.

Answer:

Roosevelt reminds his readers that in any profession, people will use sensationalism to make money.