Question
How is the phrase artistic tendencies used in the passage?
• 1. to emphasize the idea that Allen has a natural inclination to create chaos
• 2. to indicate Aunt Ella's mild-mannered reaction to the scene in the kitchen
O 3. to suggest the narrator's dismay at both the mess and Aunt Ella's reaction to it
• 4. to show both Allen's careful and deliberate design and his use of unique materials
Answer
3. to suggest the narrator's dismay at both the mess and Aunt Ella's reaction to it.