Part A

What is a central idea in the Newsela article "Washed-Up Plastics Become Art with a Vital Message"?

Responses

Art that is attractive can be used to make people aware of a tragic problem in the world.


Often, art can be a vehicle that brings people together who normally don't interact with many others.

Sometimes art can be huge and interactive, which oftentimes can be a little scary.


Art can be designed and presented in many unusual ways, including art that makes music.

Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the text best conveys the answer in Part A?

Responses

"That sculpture's long leaves include metal and plastic bottle caps strung on wires so they rattle when a leaf is lightly touched."


"Pozzi's goal is to create art that is 'beautiful, and a little horrifyin

"In addition to the shark and two jellyfish sculptures, there is a walk-through whale ribcage made with bucket lids, bottles, buoys and bait traps."


"Qaiyim had thought the exhibit might be more interesting to coastal residents."