Read the excerpt from A History of the World in 100 Objects.This object has on it the image of a king, but this particular example has been appropriated by women – disfigured by a slogan as an act of female protest against the laws of the state. It is a British penny with King Edward VII in elegant profile, but his image has been defaced in what was then a criminal act. Stamped all over the king’s head in crude capitals are the words VOTES FOR WOMEN.
Answer
A
to emphasize for the reader the difference between modern currency and the British currency of that time period
B
to make the reader wonder about what was featured on the other side of the penny
C
to make the reader visualize the coin and become interested in learning more about the culturally significant artifact
D
to explain to the reader how women of this time period were negatively affected by most laws
Explanation
The description gives concrete visual details: the penny shows King Edward VII in profile, and the words “VOTES FOR WOMEN” are stamped across his head. These details help readers picture the object and understand why it is culturally significant as an act of protest. The passage does not compare currencies or explain how laws affected women in general.
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