After years of taking exclusively academic electives, Rehana finally registered for a
painting class, which made her feel both nervous and excited. She felt excited to attempt
something new, but she fretted that she would violate some important art rule she'd never
known before. However, Rehana's art teacher told her on the first day, "You can do
anything in art, as long as it works." Liberated by this simple instruction, Rehana's
creativity soared, unshackled by the chains of self-consciousness and unburdened by
the weight of expectations. She produced many unique and stunningly beautiful paintings
in that class, which became one of her favorites ever.
How do the underlined words contribute to the passage's meaning?
They help the reader imagine how Rehana's unique and stunningly beautiful paintings looked.
They suggest how Rehana's academic abilities helped her succeed in the painting class.
They allow the reader to understand the effect of the teacher's instructions on Rehana.