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Hard Reading and Writing · Standard English Conventions · None · MCQ

A popular author has written a new novel about a character who is a high school teacher who struggles to find meaning in a life of constant routine. The author’s previous books were often praised for their sharp dialogue and their exploration of complex themes. However, the author’s new book is more introspective, as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character. Which sentence best describes the author’s new book?

Which choice provides the most effective combination of sentences and punctuation?

A
Although, the author’s new book is more introspective, it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.
B
The author’s new book is more introspective, it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.
C
The author’s new book, is more introspective; it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.
D
The author’s new book is more introspective: it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.

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