Question

in 1891, design artist william morris cofounded the kelmscott press, which printed editions of books using preindustrial methods. historians argue that morris’s repudiation of industrialization is ______ the kelmscott editions’ use of handmade materials and intricate ornamentation reminiscent of medieval manuscripts: these meticulously handcrafted elements exemplify the artistry involved.
2 mark for review
which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
a insensible to
b manifest in
c scrutinized by
d complicated by

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "insensible to" means not aware of, which doesn't fit as Morris's repudiation should be shown in the editions' elements, not unaware of them.
• Option B: "manifest in" means shown or displayed in. Morris's repudiation of industrialization is shown in the handmade materials and ornamentation (pre - industrial methods), which matches the context.
• Option C: "scrutinized by" implies being examined by, which has no relation to how repudiation relates to the editions' features.
• Option D: "complicated by" means made more complex by, which doesn't make sense here as the editions' elements are an example of the repudiation, not a complication.

Answer:

B. manifest in