Quiz Acuve
THE READING
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How does the sidebar help readers better understand the
passage?
Read the excerpt from A Short Walk Around the
Pyramids and through the World of Art
By making their work so perfect, the sculptors expressed
their devotion to the goddess Athena, to whom the
Parthenon was dedicated. Throughout the ages much of
art has been created to express deep spintual feelings.
As acts of devotion and honor they add an essential
ingredient to art - emotion. Without emotion, even the
most harmonious work will not truly stir us.
Sidebar
Athena is the Greek goddess of reason, arts, and
literature. She is the goddess of the city of Athens, which
is named for her
The sidebar explains who Athena is and helps
readers understand why to builders worked to make
the Parthenon perfect for her.
O The sidebar explains that Athena loved beauty and
helps readers understand why she only accepted
beautiful objects.
The sidebar explains that Athena is the goddess of
Athens and helps readers understand that the
Parthenon is located there.
O The sidebar explains that art was important to Athena
and helps readers appreciate art