Detail Function Questions

The author refers to Vincent Van Gogh’s stillborn brother primarily in order to

Incorrect. [[snippet]] While Van Gogh's birth order is mentioned in the passage, there is no indication this particular detail is relevant to the overall argument.

Nice job! [[snippet]] Being named after a stillborn sibling would impact one's psychological well-being, thereby contributing to Van Gogh's notorious lifestyle and battle with depression as illustrated in the passage. The inclusion of the word _began_ also hints at the statement's importance.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] While the reader might feel sympathy for Van Gogh after reading this passage, the author does not explicitly seek to obtain it.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] Not only does the tone of the passage not reflect one of dispute, but a stillbirth would not indicate that Van Gogh's problems were inherited.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] As Van Gogh himself and not his parents' well-being is the primary focus of the passage, this answer choice can be eliminated.

To emphasize that Vincent was not his parent's first child

To illustrate the influence his parents' lives had on his notorious lifestyle

To create sympathy for Vincent, who was born in the shadow of his brother

To argue that Van Gogh's predicament was inherited

To inform the audience of Van Gogh's parents' misfortune