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01 Oct 2025, 09:04
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Many are quick to contend-albeit falsely-that the personal essay is a(n) _______ genre: historically, the form has always played second fiddle to the more brash acts, such as the novel or long-form journalism.
| Blank (i) |
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| A. recent |
| B. introspective |
| C. marginalized | D. understated | E. moribund |
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02 Oct 2025, 04:00
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The best fit for the blank in the sentence is:
C. marginalized
Because the sentence states that many falsely contend that the personal essay is a $\_\_\_\_$ genre and that it has historically played second fiddle to more dominant forms like the novel or long-form journalism. This implies it has been pushed aside or treated as less important, which aligns well with "marginalized."
The sentence reads:
"Many are quick to contend-albeit falsely-that the personal essay is a(n) marginalized genre: historically, the form has always played second fiddle to the more brash acts, such as the novel or long-form journalism."
Explanation of other options:
- A. recent - incorrect, because personal essay is not a recent genre.
- B. introspective - personal essays often are introspective, but this does not fit the context of the sentence regarding status.
- D. understated - a possibility but weaker than marginalized in this context.
- E. moribund - means dying or obsolete, which contradicts the idea of the form's ongoing presence.
Final answer: C. marginalized
C. marginalized
Because the sentence states that many falsely contend that the personal essay is a $\_\_\_\_$ genre and that it has historically played second fiddle to more dominant forms like the novel or long-form journalism. This implies it has been pushed aside or treated as less important, which aligns well with "marginalized."
The sentence reads:
"Many are quick to contend-albeit falsely-that the personal essay is a(n) marginalized genre: historically, the form has always played second fiddle to the more brash acts, such as the novel or long-form journalism."
Explanation of other options:
- A. recent - incorrect, because personal essay is not a recent genre.
- B. introspective - personal essays often are introspective, but this does not fit the context of the sentence regarding status.
- D. understated - a possibility but weaker than marginalized in this context.
- E. moribund - means dying or obsolete, which contradicts the idea of the form's ongoing presence.
Final answer: C. marginalized
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