Which would be the best response to the excerpt? Will has been asked to respond to this excerpt from A
Short Walk around the Pyramids and through the World
of Art by Philip Isaacson.
The temple is called the Parthenon, and the horse was
part of a group of figures made especially for its east
pediment, a large stone triangle fitted just under the
roof. The Parthenon, high on a hill, catches the first
light of morning. The carvers wanted the sight of that
golden light washing across the horse and a line of
other gods to be unforgettable. And so they coaxed the
images of their gods out of the marble with such
tenderness that they gave the world an example of
ideal beauty. Each figure is as calm and as refined as
our minds can imagine. They are so noble and quiet
that they do seem godly and perfect companions for
the noble, quiet temple.
O This paragraph has been written to persuade
students to visit the Greek Parthenon. The author
gives many historical facts about Greek civilization.
O This paragraph has been written to entertain
students with fascinating stories from Greek history.
The author gives many examples of the
unforgettable Greek culture, which helps readers
form a positive opinion about Greece.
This paragraph has been written to inform students
about ancient Greek gods. The author gives many
personal opinions to teach students about Greek
heroes
O This paragraph has been written to educate
students about an ancient Greek sculpture. The
author gives many examples of the sculpture's
beauty and helps readers form a positive opinion
about the art