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read the passage and then choose the best answer to the question. answer the question based on what is stated or implied in the passage. (1 punto)

leonardo da vinci is not only one of the most famous artists in history, but he was also a botanist, a writer, and an inventor. even though most of his inventions were not actually built in his lifetime, many of todays modern machines can be traced back to some of his original designs. the parachute, the military tank, the bicycle, and even the airplane were foretold in the imaginative drawings that can still be seen in the fragments of da vincis notebooks. over 500 years ago, this man conceived ideas that were far ahead of his time.

the author of this passage is praising da vinci primarily for his

fame

foresight

intellect

artistic talent

Explanation:

The passage highlights that da Vinci conceived ideas for modern machines (parachute, tank, bicycle, airplane) over 500 years ago, describing these as "far ahead of his time." This emphasizes his ability to imagine future innovations, which aligns with foresight. While he had fame, intellect, and artistic talent, the core praise here is his forward-thinking designs.

Answer:

foresight