Although the nineteenth-century painter Albert Bierstadt was celebrated for his grand, sweeping landscapes of the American West, some contemporary critics viewed his dramatic lighting effects as a _______ attempt to sensationalize the frontier. These critics argued that such idealized depictions distorted the reality of the western environment for commercial gain.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?

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Although the nineteenth-century painter Albert Bierstadt was celebrated for his grand, sweeping landscapes of the American West, some contemporary critics viewed his dramatic lighting effects as a _______ attempt to sensationalize the frontier. These critics argued that such idealized depictions distorted the reality of the western environment for commercial gain.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?

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