Which choice most effectively establishes the main topic of the paragraph?
Select the Correct Answer:
Kingman is considered a pioneer of the California Style school of painting.
Although cities were his main subject, Kingman did occasionally paint natural landscapes.
In his urban landscapes, Kingman captures the vibrancy of crowded cities.
In 1929 Kingman moved to Oakland, California, where he attended the Fox Art School.
Correct Choice:
In his urban landscapes, Kingman captures the vibrancy of crowded cities.
Choice C is the best answer because it clearly establishes the main topic of the paragraph: Kingman’s urban landscapes.
Choice A is not the best answer because it would begin the paragraph with a loosely related detail about Kingman’s painting style and would not clearly establish the main topic of the paragraph.
Choice B is not the best answer because it would suggest that the main topic of the paragraph is the natural landscapes Kingman occasionally painted, which is incorrect given the focus of the rest of the sentences in the paragraph.
Choice D is not the best answer because it would begin the paragraph with a loosely related detail about Kingman’s life and would not clearly establish the main topic of the paragraph.
