PrepTest 78, Passage 2, Question 8
Summary
The analysis of a specific reference question from a GRE prep passage reveals the author's intent to illustrate how elites commission art for external validation rather than personal satisfaction.
- The passage discusses how elites engage with the art world, specifically through commissioning art for display to elevate their status.
- The example of a house designed by a famous architect, impractical for living, serves to underscore the pursuit of prestige over personal utility.
- The correct interpretation of 'something to display' is an action aimed at creating a positive impression on others, not for the patron's enjoyment.
- Answer choice C, which suggests art was commissioned to reflect positively on the patron's status, is identified as the correct answer.
- A common incorrect answer choice, E, is debunked with the rationale that personal satisfaction is secondary to the social prestige gained from the art.
Chapters
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Understanding Specific Reference Questions
00:11
Analyzing Art Commissioning by the Elites
01:05
Deciphering the Correct Answer
01:48
Eliminating Common Incorrect Answers
