What statement does the author make to emphasize that graffiti art is considered vandalism?
a. one style is called “wildstyle”—it is calligraphy-like writing with interlocking letters.

b. in my opinion, we should give more support to graffiti artists and take the time to listen to what they are trying to tell us through their amazing images.

c. technically, even the most beautiful piece of graffiti art must be removed according to most city laws, and it is taxpayers who end up paying the bill.

d. it is hard to know what the future of graffiti art will be.

C. Technically, even the most beautiful piece of graffiti art must be removed according to most city laws, and it is taxpayers who end up paying the bill.

Explanation:

This statement acknowledges that graffiti is illegal and therefore vandalism.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

different routes can lead to sammy to different places, with different roads.   if you check a map, you can see the routes.   try to make connections of the places and count how many there are.   hope this : )