Question

What is the controlling idea of paragraph 4?
A.
instruments used in Flamenco dance
B.
characteristics of modern Flamenco dance
C.
female dancers' clothing

Answer 1

Where is paragraph 4?

Answer 2

Flamenco Dance

The Flamenco dance is a Spanish dance form and is considered one of the most popular dance forms in the world. Modern Flamenco dance consists of a solo performance by a dancer and is often accompanied by a singer and a guitar player. The Flamenco dance is an expressive dance form. It requires an intense display of emotions and includes hand clapping, feet stomping, and detailed body movement. A Flamenco is a complicated dance form as the dancer needs to communicate with the audience without the use of words.
Though Flamenco dance is considered a part of Spanish culture, it also has its roots in Indian and Arab culture. It is associated with gypsy people known as Gitanos who migrated from India to Andalusia in southern Spain. The gypsy people originally used instruments like tambourines, bells, and wooden objects for producing music.
In the 19th century, Flamenco art gained prominence in Europe through literature and arts. Artists were mainly interested in its folklore and the way it emphasized the expressing of emotions. Gradually, Flamenco spread throughout Europe and became popular. Until the early 19th century, singing was the main aspect of Flamenco art. However, Flamenco dance gained prominence after the mid-nineteenth century when Flamenco songs and dance were used to entertain visitors in cafes.
Modern flamenco dance includes a dancer and a singer who relates stories mostly from the past. The dancer acts as the protagonist of the events narrated by the singer. Male dancers mostly use footwork, and female dancers wear ruffled dresses and perform hand and upper torso movements. In the present times, artists have experimented with the dance form by emphasizing rhythm and including new rhythms in long narrative theatre pieces.

Answer 3

there is the paragraph

Answer 4

Well, what do you think the answer is?

Answer 5

Modern flamenco dance includes a dancer and a singer who relates stories mostly from the past. The dancer acts as the protagonist of the events narrated by the singer. Male dancers mostly use footwork, and female dancers wear ruffled dresses and perform hand and upper torso movements. In the present times, artists have experimented with the dance form by emphasizing rhythm and including new rhythms in long narrative theatre pieces.

Ok so this is paragraph 4

Answer 6

yeah

Answer 7

If this is the paragraph they are referring to, we can eliminate C.

Answer 8

It isnt A Because that isnt what it is mainly about because it does nothing to with instruments

Answer 9

So B is your correct answer Because it is showing how flamenco works and needs and its describing what it is

Answer 10

Tet would be correct!