Question

Life imitates art. Which of the following, if true, most strongly supports the above statement? A. When Warren Beatty filmed Reds, he tried to suggest not only the chaos of the Russian Revolution, but also its relationship to the present. B. The number of professional ballet companies has increased over the last five years, but the number of dance majors has decreased. C. On Tuesday, the business section of the newspaper had predicted the drop in interest rates that occurred on Friday. D. Truman Capote wrote In Cold Blood as a result of a series of brutal slayings by two crazed killers. E. Soon after the advent of color television, white shirts became less popular as dressy attire for men, and pastel-colored shirts began to sell well.

Short answer

Option E

Step-by-step solution

Analyze Option A

In this option, Warren Beatty tried to suggest the chaos of the Russian Revolution and its relationship to the present in his film. However, this is more of an example of art imitating life and not the other way around, so it does not support the statement.

Analyze Option B

This option is about the increase in ballet companies and decrease in dance majors. This is not relevant to the statement as it does not show any situation in life that mirrors any form of art.

Analyze Option C

This option about a prediction in the newspaper turning out to be true might be seen as life imitating the art of prediction, but this is quite a stretch and does not strongly support the statement.

Analyze Option D

Truman Capote wrote a book based on a series of brutal killings committed by two killers. Again, this is an example of art (literature) imitating real life.

Analyze Option E

With the advent of color television, white shirts became less popular in favor of pastel colors. This suggests that a trend in clothing (a part of everyday life) was influenced by the advent of color television (an art form). Thus, this example shows life imitating art, supporting the statement.

Choose the strongest support

After analyzing all the options, it can be concluded that option E is the one that most strongly supports the statement 'Life imitates art'.