Question 10

Work and art cannot meaningfully complement each other

The passage suggests that the relationship between art and trade can be complementary rather than antagonistic, as exemplified by William Carlos Williams, who found that his dual vocations enriched each other.

A) Having a non-arts job stifles and detracts from an artist's creative work

This option is incorrect because the passage implies that non-arts jobs can enhance an artist's creativity, as indicated by Williams' belief that his work as a physician informed and enriched his poetry.

B) For people working in non-arts professions, art is more than just an entertaining distraction

This option does not directly contradict the passage. In fact, it aligns with the idea that art can serve a deeper purpose beyond mere distraction, as suggested by the experiences of those in non-arts professions.

C) The poetry of William Carlos Williams exemplifies autobiographical poetry

While this statement may be true, it is not addressed or countered by the passage. The focus is on the interplay between his medical career and artistic output rather than the specific classification of his poetry.

D) Work and art cannot meaningfully complement each other

This statement is directly countered by the passage, which presents the idea that work and art can indeed complement one another, using Williams' experiences as a prime example of how the two can coexist and enhance each other.

Conclusion

The correct answer, D, is definitively right as the passage illustrates that art and work can have a complementary relationship, contrary to the notion that they cannot enrich one another. All other options either do not directly oppose the passage's message or focus on different aspects of the relationship between art and work.