Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 275: Answer and Explanation
Question: 275
A historian argues that the primary advantage of the Fraktur variety of blackletter font was that it balanced elegance with functionalism.
Which quotation from the historian's essay most effectively illustrates this claim?
- A. Though far less calligraphic than textualis, Fraktur is nonetheless more intricate than Schwabacher, and combines the soft readability of the latter with the bold regality of the former.
- B. Antiqua's subversion of blackletter began gradually, appearing primarily in scientific texts (which valued readability over appearance).
- C. By far the most familiar blackletter style, Fraktur originated at the end of the 15th century through a commission of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.
- D. The revolutionary scale of his innovation firmly established blackletter—particularly the Schwabacher and Fraktur varieties—as the preferred script for printed texts throughout Europe.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A. This option shows “elegance” by stating that Fraktur is “intricate” and has “regality;” it also shows functionalism by mentioning“readability.” It is not B, C, or D, because these choices focus on the timeline of the font's development.
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