"I Would Prefer You Keeping Me Informed the Next Time

question 4

Multiple Choice

"I would prefer you keeping me informed the next time you decide to come to work late so that I may make alternate plans." This is an example of a(n) _____ response.

• A) assertive
• B) passive
• C) passive-aggressive
• D) aggressive

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Definitions:

Mannerism

A style of later Renaissance art that emphasized “artifice,” often involving contrived imagery not derived directly from nature. Such artworks showed a self-conscious stylization involving complexity, caprice, fantasy, and polish. Mannerist architecture tended to flout the classical rules of order, stability, and symmetry, sometimes to the point of parody.

Artist's Hand

Refers to the unique techniques, style, and influence an artist applies to their work, making their creations distinguishable and personal.

Madonna of the Rocks

A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci that features the Virgin Mary, infant Jesus, John the Baptist, and an angel in a rocky setting.

Compositional Technique

The method and practice used in the creation of artistic works, especially concerning the arrangement of elements within a work of art or piece of music.