Question

Which statement best describes the meaning of the

author's statement below?
"The little joy she attempts to bring each holiday is not
only an escape from but also a way through today's
broken empires." (Paragraph 17)
O A. Carey's music defies narrow categories often
forced on people by narrow-minded systems and
structures.
O B. Carey's music is distinct from other holiday cultural
traditions which are largely joyless.
C. Carey's music expresses the hardships that people
feel during the holiday season.
O D. Carey's music can be credited for the collapse of
many global empires.

Answer 1

The author's statement suggests that Carey's music serves as both an escape and a way to navigate contemporary society.

Step-by-step explanation:

The author's statement, "The little joy she attempts to bring each holiday is not only an escape from but also a way through today's broken empires," suggests that Carey's music serves as both a means of escape and a way to navigate the challenges of contemporary society.

Option A, "Carey's music defies narrow categories often forced on people by narrow-minded systems and structures," is not supported by the author's statement. Option B, "Carey's music is distinct from other holiday cultural traditions which are largely joyless," is also not supported by the statement.

Option C, "Carey's music expresses the hardships that people feel during the holiday season," is too narrow and does not encompass the full meaning of the author's statement. Option D, "Carey's music can be credited for the collapse of many global empires," is not supported by the author's statement.