Question

Which of the following true phrases gives the most specific information in the context? A) NO CHANGE B) some of the best-known authors of all time, C) and some who were not so well-known, D) especially Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne,

Short answer

Option D) especially Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne, provides the most specific information in the context by mentioning well-known authors by name.

Step-by-step solution

Option A:

"NO CHANGE" doesn't provide any information on the context. Thus, it cannot be considered as the most specific option.

Option B:

"some of the best-known authors of all time," offers information about the authors being well-known in general, but it doesn't give specific names or details. Therefore, this option also cannot be considered the most specific one.

Option C:

"and some who were not so well-known," refers to authors who are not as famous, but again, it doesn't provide any specific information or names. So, this cannot be the most specific option either.

Option D:

"especially Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne," not only provides information about the authors being well-known but also gives specific names – Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Since we aim to find the option with the most specific information, this option is the most suitable answer. Hence, the correct answer is: Option D) especially Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne,