Module I: Reading and Writing

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The sculpture series Resonance, created by contemporary artist Martin St. James, features innovative forms that have caught the attention of art critics. These shapes are described as distinctly ______, effectively capturing the essence and dynamic movement of water in a tangible form.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

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rigid

fluid

angular

static

Several social scientists ______ that during the Industrial Revolution, urban families benefited from decreased living costs, theorizing that city dwellers spent less on basic necessities than their rural counterparts. Sociologist Emily Chen demonstrated, however, that a meticulous examination of contemporary records contradicts this theory.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

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posited

fabricated

dismissed

lamented

In the mid-19th century, the invention of the telegraph significantly impacted communication. This advancement ______ an era of instant communication, transforming society in profound ways.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

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precluded

initiated

concealed

hindered

Despite the literary world being largely dominated by male authors when Mary Shelley began writing, she did not see the industry as ______: Shelley paved the way for female authors with the publication of her novel Frankenstein in 1818, a cornerstone of Gothic literature and early science fiction.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

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fraudulent

impervious

captivating

inscrutable

In her novel Beyond the Horizon, author Emma Carlisle crafts an intricately detailed and richly imagined world that has captured the imagination of readers and critics alike. The ______ landscapes she intricately describes serve not merely as a backdrop, but as a transformative element, transporting readers as if they've crossed the boundary into a completely different, fantastical realm.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

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urban

barren

ethereal

repetitive

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