Critical Reading Question

<p>Text:</p>

<p>Public murals and trompe-l’oeil facades, which are able to strike a chord in the collective memory by alluding to the important political, religious or artistic events of our cultures, are gradually making a comeback…</p>

<p>Question:</p>

<p>The phrase “strike a chord in the collective memory” is used to signify the
a) adaptability of people living in unfamiliar surroundings
b) willingness of people to make sacrifices for the good of a community
c) loyalty shown by people living in small communities
d) tendency of city-dwellers to lose touch with their cultural roots
e) ability of art to portray the variety and history of a culture</p>

<p>Answer: e)
What I choose: d)</p>

<p>Why isn’t D correct? And what is the difference between E and D (I think they are saying the same thing)</p>

<p>It specifically states that the art is “alluding to the important political, religious or artistic events of our cultures.” It never explicitly states that city-dwellers lose touch with their roots. It never even mentions city dwellers.</p>