Graffiti Paired Passages Quiz

Use "Graffiti: Art or Pollution?" to answer the question.

What is the author's main claim in this selection?

• Graffiti is always found in cities that have high crime.

• Graffiti is not considered a fine art, because it does not look good on the walls of homes.

• Graffiti is a form of self-expression and should be allowed in cities.

• Graffiti is a great way for everyone to express themselves and share how they feel.

Use "Graffiti: Art or Pollution?" to answer the question.

In the article, the author says that some people may not consider graffiti to be art because it is "ugly, dangerous, or criminal."

How does the author prove this is untrue?

• By arguing that graffiti is an art form that requires you to think

• By explaining that graffiti is made with paint and therefore, it is art

• By describing the different techniques graffiti artists use to show that they are talented

• By arguing that graffiti is only found in urban cities with a big art community

Overall, what text structure did the author use in the article "Banksy: Artist or Criminal"?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Problem and Solution

Which of the following is the best summary for this passage?

• Banksy's art is vandalism. Some people think it's bad to paint on walls, but other people like it. Banksy is famous and makes a lot of money.

• There is a famous painting called "Balloon Girl" by Banksy. It shows a girl with a heart-shaped balloon and is very expensive. Banksy is a mysterious artist.

• Banksy is a graffiti artist who paints pictures on walls. Nobody knows who he is. He is very famous and people like his art.

• Banksy is an anonymous and influential graffiti artist. His works encourage people to think about important issues. He has also inspired others to debate about whether graffiti is art or vandalism.

What is one idea presented BOTH the article "Graffiti: Art or Pollution" and the article "Banksy: Artist or Criminal"?

• American Graffiti was first found in Philadelphia in the early 1960s.

• Graffiti is a form of art that causes people to think about social issues.

• Banksy is a very talented but anonymous artist.

• Graffiti should always be allowed to be made in cities.

Which topic is addressed by the author of the article "Graffiti: Art or Pollution" that is NOT addressed by the author of the article "Banksy: Artist or Criminal"?

• The history and culture of graffiti in America

• The debate of whether or not graffiti is an art form

• The overnight appearance of graffiti making it exciting

• The vandalism of graffiti leading to artist legacies