|Question 2Verbal

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The influence of William Shakespeare's writings is clear in a vast range of subsequent literary works and is similarly ________ in many works in other media, from fine art (such as Edward Alcock's painting Portia and Shylock) to popular music (such as the musician Elvis Costello's song "Miss Macbeth").
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
subtle
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apparent
B
unusual
C
excessive
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