Which of these statements is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 2)?
This is the intro to the dance routine that helped make Elijah one of the National YoungArts Foundation’s 170 finalists from ten different artistic disciplines. An estimated 10,000 young performers applied, but Elijah’s dedication and panache make him unique.
Answer choices for the above question
A. Elijah is one of the ten best dancers remaining in the National YoungArts Foundation’s competition.
B. Only a handful of the 170 finalists are dancers.
C. Elijah was a standout performer in the National YoungArts Foundation’s competition.
D. As a dancer, Elijah has little chance to actually win this award, which typically goes to writers.
C. Elijah was a standout performer in the National YoungArts Foundation’s competition.
Which of these inferences is best supported by the following passage (paragraph 5)?
The song Elijah chose is called “Mercy” by Jacob Banks, a tune that first gained attention during a tragic scene on the premium cable drama “Power”—but when the Miami Northwestern Senior High School graduate arranged his hip-hop-inspired dance moves using this music, the effect was more dramatic than melancholy.
Answer choices for the above question
A. “Power” is one of Elijah’s favorite television shows.
B. The creator of the television show “Power” was a former YoungArts champion.
C. “Mercy” is an extremely sad song that Elijah makes comic.
D. Although “Mercy” is popularly associated with sadness, Elijah uses the tune for dramatic effect.