As a Sixth Grader, Mario Shows Exceptional Creativity in His

question 39

Multiple Choice

As a sixth grader, Mario shows exceptional creativity in his art class when using pastels for the first time.Which one of the following predictions is most warranted from this information?

• A)He is likely to show artistic creativity when using watercolor paints as well.
• B)When his class is asked to invent a device to help keep the classroom cool on hot days, he will develop one of the most creative solutions.
• C)He will include many vivid descriptions of people and places in the short stories he writes.
• D)If he is taught to play a musical instrument, he will probably show creativity in how he plays it.

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