|Question 4Verbal

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The 1978 recording "Two Doors Down" established Dolly Parton as a key figure in pop music. But before she dabbled in pop, her singing and songwriting had been ______ the traditional folk music of the Appalachian Mountains. For example, "Little Bird," one of her best early songs, is clearly influenced by the phrasing and subject matter of Appalachian ballads.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
hostile to
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rooted in
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unaware of
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helpful to
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