Vocabulary in context: Motley (line 37): Although the KIPP students share similar economic and social circumstances, they have varying levels of ability and diverse academic backgrounds. Why is Gladwell's use of the word motley to describe these students crucial to understanding his point in this sentence?

describes a diverse background.

Explanation:

The use of the word "motley" describes something made of diverse colors to give a beautiful blended appearance. Here is an example:

In the sentence above, the motley shows that there are many colors involved on the single coat. Thus, the diverse background is synonymous with a motley.  

the above mentioned statements talks about the creativity of an artist and to what extend they can utilize and experiment on the objects provided.   differing size and subjects are given so that an image of wisdom is created. displaying a transition from light to dark in something by darkening sections in order to create a shadow. and lastly, putting bits and pieces together to formulate a new image.

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