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Set 1: Command of Evidence

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

The painter was known for her **meticulous** attention to detail, spending weeks rendering the texture of a single leaf. However, critics often argued that this focus on precision made her work feel stiff and lifeless.

Which choice best supports the idea that the painter's work was considered 'stiff and lifeless' by critics?

A. She spent weeks rendering the texture of a single leaf.
B. Her attention to detail was described as meticulous.
C. Critics felt her focus on precision sacrificed emotional vitality.✓ Correct
D. She was a highly respected painter in her time.

Detailed Explanation

The prompt asks for evidence supporting the critique of 'stiff and lifeless'. Option C directly paraphrases this sentiment, linking 'precision' to a lack of 'vitality' (life).

Key Evidence:

• "focus on precision made her work feel stiff and lifeless"

Why others are wrong: A (This supports her being 'meticulous', not necessarily 'stiff'.), B (Accurate, but doesn't capture the negative critique.), D (Not mentioned in the text.).

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