Question

The writer wants to add a conclusion that reinforces the idea that Anderson focused on her singing as a way to fight intolerance. Which choice best accomplishes this goal? A) She rarely spoke of her Lincoln Memorial performance and didn't express anger toward the injustice she had experienced that day and throughout her life, preferring to influence people through the power of her singing. B) As a result of her 1939 performance, Anderson won the Spingarn Medal for outstanding achievement by an African American and later sang the National Anthem at President Kennedy's inauguration. C) She paved the way for and inspired other African American artists such as singers Leontyne Price and Jessye Norman, the latter of whom performed at an anniversary concert in Anderson's honor in 2014. D) She was a contralto, which is a type of classical singing voice that uses the lowest female vocal range, and while she was a talented singer even as a child, she did not have formal lessons until age fifteen.

Short answer

Choice A best accomplishes the goal of reinforcing the idea that Anderson focused on her singing as a way to fight intolerance, by highlighting that she did not express anger or speak about her experiences, instead choosing to impact people through her singing.

Step-by-step solution

Evaluating Choice A

We should look at whether choice A focuses on Anderson's singing as a way to fight intolerance. It talks about how she did not express anger towards injustice or talk about her experiences, instead choosing to impact people through her singing. This choice emphasizes the idea that Anderson's singing was her primary way to fight intolerance.

Evaluating Choice B

We should look at whether choice B focuses on Anderson's singing as a way to fight intolerance. While it mentions her singing achievements, such as receiving the Spingarn Medal and singing at President Kennedy's inauguration, it does not explicitly link these achievements to fighting intolerance.

Evaluating Choice C

We should look at whether choice C focuses on Anderson's singing as a way to fight intolerance. This choice mentions the impact Anderson had on other artists and her inspiration for future African American singers. However, it does not directly connect Anderson's singing to combating intolerance.

Evaluating Choice D

We should look at whether choice D focuses on Anderson's singing as a way to fight intolerance. This choice provides background information on Anderson's singing abilities and how she attained them. It does not specifically address the idea of her singing as a way to fight intolerance.

Selecting the Best Choice

We now need to identify which choice best serves as a conclusion that reinforces the idea that Anderson used her singing to fight intolerance. Based on the evaluations of the choices, choice A is the best option. It emphasizes how Anderson chose to influence people through her singing rather than directly confront the injustices she faced.