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Which choice correctly punctuates the following sentence? The poet Maya Angelou, a great American writer and activist, was known for her powerful prose, her stirring speeches, and her deep commitment to social justice.
A
The poet Maya Angelou, a great American writer and activist was known for her powerful prose, her stirring speeches, and her deep commitment to social justice.
B
The poet Maya Angelou, a great American writer and activist, was known for her powerful prose her stirring speeches, and her deep commitment to social justice.
C
The poet Maya Angelou, a great American writer and activist, was known for her powerful prose, her stirring speeches, and her deep commitment to social justice.
D
The poet Maya Angelou a great American writer and activist, was known for her powerful prose, her stirring speeches, and her deep commitment to social justice.
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The sentence contains a nonrestrictive appositive phrase, which provides additional information about the poet Maya Angelou. Nonrestrictive appositives are set off by commas. Choice C correctly uses commas to set off the appositive phrase.
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