Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
A
To show how Ormes’s Torchy Brown inspired other Black women to write comic strips in the 1930s
B
To illustrate how the subjects Ormes addressed in her comic strips changed over the course of her career
C
To give an example of how Ormes presented the experiences of Black Americans in her comic strips
D
To claim that several characters in Torchy Brown were based on people that Ormes knew personally
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The text describes how Torchy Brown depicted the experiences of a young Black woman experiencing America’s Great Migration. It further states that Ormes continued to use comics throughout her career to humorously comment on important issues impacting Black Americans.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The text never mentions other Black women comic strip writers.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. The text never mentions any changes in the subjects Ormes addressed.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The text never mentions the inspiration for characters in Torchy Brown.