The novelist's prose style evolved from _______ verbosity in her early works to a refined economy of language in her later novels, where every word carried significant thematic weight.
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readingWhich choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
excessive
B
careful
C
minimal
D
elegant
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The passage describes evolution from verbosity to economy, indicating early works used too many words. "Excessive" means beyond necessary, fitting this early overwriting.
Choice B is incorrect because "careful" contradicts verbosity. Choice C is incorrect because "minimal" contradicts verbosity. Choice D is incorrect because "elegant" contradicts contrast with refinement.