|Question 17Verbal

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The poem "Naomi," which was published in 1960, contains three signature elements of Gwendolyn Brooks's poetic ______ compressed lines infused with bursts of vivid imagery; syncopated rhythms, largely inspired by the blues tradition; and a keen attention to everyday life in Brooks's South Side Chicago neighborhood.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
style. Terse,
A
style, terse,
B
style: terse,
C
style; terse,
D