A classic of 19th-century literature, _________
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Herman Melville's Moby Dick explores themes of obsession and revenge.
themes of obsession and revenge are explored in Herman Melville's Moby Dick.
readers often struggle with the dense prose of Herman Melville's Moby Dick.
the dense prose of Herman Melville's Moby Dick challenges many readers.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The introductory appositive "A classic of 19th-century literature" describes a specific book. "Herman Melville's Moby Dick" is the correct subject.
Choice B is incorrect because "themes" are not the classic book. Choice C is incorrect because "readers" are not the classic book. Choice D is incorrect because "the dense prose" is not the classic book.