A student is revising a paragraph about the history of a neighborhood mural.
[1] The Eastwall Mural stretches across the side of a grocery store, depicting the neighborhood's past and present. [2] Local artists designed the mural after interviewing longtime residents about the area's changing industries. [3] The final design includes a streetcar, a factory skyline, and a modern farmers' market. [4] The paint used in the mural is water-based. [5] Since its completion, the mural has become a gathering point for walking tours and school field trips.
The writer wants to add a sentence after Sentence 3 that explains how the artists ensured the mural would represent many perspectives. Which choice best accomplishes this?
- They held open studio hours where residents could review sketches, suggest additions, and vote on which symbols best captured the neighborhood's story. (correct answer)
- The grocery store's owner repainted the building's trim the week before the mural was unveiled to the public.
- Murals can fade over time, especially on walls that receive strong afternoon sunlight.
- The artists worked mostly in the early morning to avoid painting during the hottest part of the day.
Explanation: This question tests adding a sentence to explain a process in topic development, specifically how artists ensured a mural represented multiple perspectives. The paragraph traces the history of a neighborhood mural, from design based on interviews to its community role. Choice A accomplishes this by describing open studio hours for resident input, which shows inclusive methods after Sentence 3's mention of the final design. Choices B, C, and D fail to develop this idea, instead introducing unrelated details about repainting, fading, and work schedules. When adding to explain representation, choose details that highlight collaboration, not logistics. Relevant details should directly support or develop the paragraph's main point.