Set 7: Cross-Text Connections
Explanation
PASSAGE
Text 1 The Bauhaus movement (1919-1933) sought to unify art, craft, and technology. Its motto, 'form follows function,' emphasized utility and simplicity, rejecting unnecessary ornamentation. Text 2 The Nazis condemned the Bauhaus as 'degenerate art' and forced the school to close. However, this persecution inadvertently spread its influence globally, as key figures like Gropius and Mies van der Rohe emigrated to America, shaping modern architecture.
What irony is described in the relationship between the two texts?
Detailed Answer Explanation
This question asks you to compare perspectives from two passages. Text 1: Bauhaus goal. Text 2: Persecution/Close -> Spread globally. Irony: Attempt to destroy helped it spread. Understanding how the authors relate to each other's views is essential. Identify whether they agree, disagree, or address different aspects of the topic. Focus on their specific claims and conclusions. When comparing texts, first identify each author's thesis or main argument. Then determine how these positions interact: do they complement each other, contradict each other, or address different aspects of the same issue? The relationship between texts reveals deeper meaning.
Key Evidence:
• "inadvertently spread its influence"
• "forced ... to close"
Why others are wrong: C (Forced to close.), D (Condemned it.), B (Shaped modern architecture.).
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