Question

Without a word, she swivels as if she's voice activated.

Option 1: She pirouettes gracefully.

Option 2: She stands still and silent.

Option 3: She speaks loudly and clearly.

Option 4: She dances energetically.

Answer 1

Option 1, she pirouettes gracefully, is the correct choice as it is consistent with the theme of movement and nonverbal communication depicted throughout the passages.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage describes scenarios in various contexts with a common theme of nonverbal communication and movement. Option 1, she pirouettes gracefully, implies a balletic or dance-like spin which aligns with the themes of movement and nonverbal expressions. The other options with speaking loudly and standing still do not fit the context of nonverbal communication or movement as described in the passages.

The extracts contain imagery of a character who moves without speaking, suggesting a form of dance or physical expression. In particular, the phrases 'spreads her brown wings for flight', 'retreats and advances to the hum of the big wheel', and 'that move, soar, leap, dive, embrace' emphasise a range of dynamic and physical motions that are consistent with a performance or dance.