Read the excerpt from "Benin Plaque: The Oba with Europeans” and consider the accompanying photo. There are several hundred Beni
n plaques now in European and American museums, and they offer us a remarkable picture of the structure of this West African kingdom. Their main subject is the glorification of the Oba and of his prowess as a hunter and soldier, but they also tell us how the people of Benin saw their first European trading partners. An assortment of Benin plaques. Which statement best describes how the image reinforces the text? The image adds interest to the text by offering a glimpse of the plaques. The image tells a story about a day in the life of Benin culture. The photograph supports the description of the Oba’s role in society. The photograph engages the reader by revealing minute artistic detail.
The image adds interest to the text by offering a glimpse of the plaques.
Explanation:
The image presented in the text above enriches the information that was transmitted through the text, in addition to reinforcing that information. This is because by adding the image to the description that the text presents, the image is able to offer a glimpse of the plates, that is, the image allows the reader to see what the text is describing and explaining, increasing understanding.