What does the removeShape(shape) method do in CodeHS?

The removeShape(shape) method serves to remove a specified shape from the canvas entirely, effectively eliminating it from the visual display and from any further interaction within the program. This action is definitive; once a shape has been removed using this method, it will not be visible anymore and will not exist in the subsequent drawings or animations unless it is re-instantiated.

In the context of programming with CodeHS, this method allows developers to dynamically manage the visual elements on the screen, providing the flexibility to add or eliminate shapes as needed based on user interactions or the flow of the game or animation.

The other choices suggest different functionalities: hiding a shape simply conceals it without removing it, altering a shape’s properties would change its attributes but not eliminate it, and resetting a shape to its original state implies restoring its initial properties rather than removing it from the canvas. Thus, the primary function of the removeShape(shape) method is accurately captured by its ability to take a shape out of the canvas entirely.