The substance that holds together the loose, dry pigment of pastels is referred to as the _______.
a. binder
b. fixative
c. color
d. stick
e. media
a. binder
a. Correct. A binder does hold together the loose, dry pigment of pastels.
b. Incorrect. A fixative is used to make a charcoal drawing permanent.
c. Incorrect. The pigment is the color.
d. Incorrect. Pastels are often rolled into a stick shape, but a binder is needed to hold the stick together.
e. Incorrect. Pastels are a type of medium.
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