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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?

  1. A
    premeditated
  2. B
    measured
  3. calculatedCevap
  4. D
    schematic

Cevap

calculated
The correct answer is 'calculated'. The passage states that critics viewed Bierstadt's dramatic lighting as a deliberate effort to sensationalize the frontier for commercial gain. 'Calculated' is the most precise word here because, in addition to meaning planned or deliberate, it carries a negative connotation of being devious or designed to manipulate an audience.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence containing the blank.
The sentence describes how 'some contemporary critics' viewed Albert Bierstadt's 'dramatic lighting effects' as a specific kind of attempt to 'sensationalize the frontier' for 'commercial gain.' This establishes a critical, negative tone.
Understanding the context and tone is necessary to determine the connotation of the missing word.
2
Identify the required connotation and meaning of the blank.
The blank must describe an attempt that is deliberate, planned, and carries a negative connotation of being manipulative or self-serving (for commercial gain).
Determining the word's function allows for comparing the options effectively.
3
Evaluate the options against the identified meaning and tone.
'Calculated' fits because it means deliberately planned to achieve a specific, often negative or self-serving, effect. 'Premeditated' has an unsuitable legal connotation, 'measured' has an unsuitable positive connotation of restraint, and 'schematic' relates to diagrams rather than intent.
Selecting the option that matches the contextual meaning and tone ensures the correct answer is chosen.

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Words in Context: Connotation and Tone
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