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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #32099 Genius
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Genius,  in  the  popular  conception,  is  inextricably  tied  up  with  precocity-doing  something  truly  creative,  we're  inclined  to  think,  requires  the  freshness  and  exuberance  and  energy  of  youth.  Orson  Welles  made  his  masterpiece,  "Citizen  Kane,"  at  twenty-five.  Herman  Melville  wrote  a  book  a  year    his  late  twenties,  culminating,  at  age  thirty-two,  with  "Moby-Dick."  Mozart  wrote  his  breakthrough  Piano  Concerto  No.  9  in  EFlat-Major  at  the  age  of  twenty-one.  In  some  creative  forms,  like  lyric  poetry,  the    of  precocity  has  hardened  into  an  iron  law.  How  old  was  T.  S.  Eliot  when  he  wrote  "The  Love  Song  of  J.  Alfred  Prufrock"  ("I  grow  old  .  .  .  I  grow  old")?  Twenty-three.  "Poets  peak  young,"  the    researcher  James  Kaufman  maintains.  Mihály  Csíkszentmihályi,  the  author  of  "Flow,"  agrees:  "The  most  creative  lyric  verse  is  believed  to  be  that  written  by  the  young."  According  to  the  Harvard  psychologist  Howard  Gardner,  a  leading  authority  on  creativity,  "Lyric  poetry  is  a    where    is  discovered  early,  burns  brightly,  and  then  peters  out  at  an  early  age."

talent through originality creativity industry importance across domain

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Correct answer: through

Explanation: The word 'through' indicates a period during which Herman Melville was writing, fitting grammatically as it suggests continuity in time. It aligns with the context of discussing the timeline of Melville's work.

Meaning: 'Through' means during the entire duration of a specified time.

Wrong options:

  • talent: 'Talent' is a noun referring to a natural ability, which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
  • industry: 'Industry' refers to economic activity or a sector of work, which is unrelated to the context of writing a book.
  • originality: 'Originality' is a noun that denotes the quality of being unique, but it does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
  • creativity: 'Creativity' is a noun that refers to the ability to create, which does not fit the context of indicating a time period.
  • importance: 'Importance' is a noun that signifies significance, which does not fit in the context of time.
  • across: 'Across' suggests movement from one side to another, which does not appropriately convey the intended meaning of duration.
Correct answer: importance

Explanation: The term 'importance' serves as a noun that signifies the significance of precocity in lyric poetry, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes a key aspect of the discussion.

Meaning: 'Importance' refers to the state or quality of being significant or valuable.

Wrong options:

  • talent: 'Talent' refers to a natural ability, which does not fit the context of discussing the significance of precocity.
  • industry: 'Industry' is unrelated to the context of poetry and does not convey the intended meaning of significance.
  • originality: 'Originality' refers to the quality of being unique, which does not align with the context of discussing the established norms in poetry.
  • creativity: 'Creativity' is a broader term that does not specifically address the significance of precocity in this context.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition indicating duration, which does not fit as it does not convey significance.
  • across: 'Across' suggests movement or position, which does not relate to the concept of significance in this context.
Correct answer: creativity

Explanation: The word 'creativity' is a noun that fits grammatically as it describes the type of researcher James Kaufman is, aligning with the context of discussing the age at which poets peak.

Meaning: 'Creativity' refers to the ability to produce original and valuable ideas or works.

Wrong options:

  • talent: 'Talent' refers to a natural ability, which does not fit as it does not describe the researcher’s field of study.
  • industry: 'Industry' refers to a sector of economic activity, which is unrelated to the context of poetry and creativity.
  • originality: 'Originality' is a quality of being unique, but it does not fit as it does not describe Kaufman's area of research.
  • importance: 'Importance' signifies significance, which does not fit as it does not describe the researcher’s focus.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition indicating duration, which does not fit in this context.
  • across: 'Across' suggests movement or position, which does not relate to the concept of research in creativity.
Correct answer: domain

Explanation: The term 'domain' is a noun that fits grammatically as it refers to a specific area of knowledge or activity, aligning with the context of discussing where talent is discovered.

Meaning: 'Domain' refers to a specific area of expertise or knowledge.

Wrong options:

  • talent: 'Talent' is a noun that refers to a natural ability, which does not fit as it does not describe a field or area.
  • industry: 'Industry' refers to a sector of economic activity, which is not relevant in the context of poetry.
  • originality: 'Originality' is a quality that does not fit as it does not describe a field of study or area.
  • importance: 'Importance' signifies significance, which does not fit as it does not describe a specific area of knowledge.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition indicating duration, which does not fit in this context.
  • across: 'Across' suggests movement or position, which does not relate to the concept of a specific area of expertise.
Correct answer: talent

Explanation: The word 'talent' is a noun that fits grammatically as it refers to the natural ability discovered in lyric poetry, aligning with the context of discussing early discovery.

Meaning: 'Talent' refers to a natural aptitude or skill.

Wrong options:

  • industry: 'Industry' refers to a sector of economic activity, which does not fit in the context of discussing individual abilities.
  • domain: 'Domain' refers to a specific area of expertise, which does not fit as it does not describe an individual’s ability.
  • originality: 'Originality' is a quality that does not fit as it does not describe a natural ability.
  • importance: 'Importance' signifies significance, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill or ability.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition indicating duration, which does not fit in this context.
  • across: 'Across' suggests movement or position, which does not relate to the concept of individual abilities.

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