Although the two portraits shown are different, what overall message do they have in common? a. both portraits show significance. the portrait on the left shows this by spreading the figure across the canvas, while the other shows the man’s superiority over even a large beast, such as a horse. b. the artists have painted each figure with exaggerated features and overall size, in order to display their powerful presence and create a division between them and common people. c. both portraits show the men as superior leaders and powerful figures, which was accomplished by the artist ensuring the figures were the main focal point. d. all of the above are true.

d.

All of the above are true.

the answer is:

b) to show the progression of inventions that took place in the bicycling industry.

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the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.