Question

betsy ross is often credited with designing and sewing the first american flag, featuring thirteen stars and thirteen stripes to represent the original colonies. born elizabeth griscom in 1752 in philadelphia, she was an upholsterer by trade. while some debate surrounds her role in the flag’s creation, her story has become ______ piece of american folklore, symbolizing early american patriotism and the nation’s quest for independence. which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? a a paramount b a tangential c an iconic

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context. The sentence is about Betsy Ross's story in American folklore, symbolizing patriotism and independence. "Iconic" means widely recognized and symbolic, fitting the description of a folklore piece. "Paramount" means supreme, which doesn't fit as well. "Tangential" means related but minor, which is incorrect. So "an iconic" is the best choice.

Answer:

C. an iconic