Read the excerpt from "Hokusai's The Great Wave." What type of outside source does MacGregor use in this excerpt?
In the early nineteenth century Japan had been effectively closed off from the world for 200 years. It had simply opted out of the community of nations.
Kings are burning somewhere,
Wheels are turning somewhere,
Trains are being run,
Wars are being won,
Things are being done
Somewhere out there, not here.
Here we paint screens.
Yes the arrangement of the screens
A. college textbook
B. magazine article
C. musical lyrics
D. historical website
Answer (2)
MacGregor uses musical lyrics as an outside source in the excerpt from "Hokusai's The Great Wave," highlighting Japan's isolation in contrast to global activity in the early 19th century. The lyrical structure enhances the narrative's emotional impact. Ultimately, it illustrates Japan's socio-cultural stagnation during a time of significant global change.
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The excerpt emphasizes Japan's isolation in the early 19th century while contrasting it with global activity. MacGregor draws from musical lyrics to illustrate this theme. The use of lyrical structure enhances the emotional weight of the narrative. ;
