Question 6

His nine months in New York changed his vision of poetry and the social role of the artist.

Lorca's time in New York significantly influenced his perspective on poetry and the responsibilities of an artist, illustrating a profound transformation during this period.

A) They changed his vision of poetry and the role of the artist

This option is correct as the extract explicitly states that Lorca's nine months in New York changed his vision of poetry and the social role of the artist, highlighting the impact this experience had on his creative outlook.

B) They led him to become a political activist

This option is incorrect because the passage does not mention any shift towards political activism as a result of Lorca's time in New York. Instead, the focus is on his artistic development rather than a political transformation.

C) They discouraged him from writing in Spanish

This option is also incorrect. The passage indicates that Lorca spent most of his time writing poems in Spanish while in New York, suggesting that his time there did not discourage him from using his native language.

D) They caused him to abandon literature for law

This option is incorrect as well. The extract does not suggest that Lorca abandoned literature; in fact, he turned to writing full-time after studying literature and law, and his time in New York further deepened his commitment to poetry.

Conclusion

The correct answer is definitively A, as it accurately reflects the significant change in Lorca's artistic vision during his time in New York, a key point made in the passage. All other options either misinterpret or do not relate to the context of his experiences in New York, failing to align with the evidence provided.