What is aesthetics?
a. asking questions about a work of art from a historical perspective.
b. exploring fundamental questions such as "what is art? " and "what is beauty? "
c. determining how an artwork is organized, using the principles of design as a guide.
d. describing a work of art based on its period, civilization, and style.

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.

Which of the following did shakespeare change in his version of romeo and juliet? he increased emphasis on the capulet-montague conflict. he made romeo and mercutio’s relationship more complicated. he made the franciscan friars more evil. he gave tybalt a smaller role.

What poetic device did 14th century poets rely upon to make their verses easy to memorize? a. moral b. meter c. theme d. hyperbole