Question

identify the precise word from the quote taken from the essay, \john muirs literary science\ by terry gifford. \in his determined amateurism and refusal to limit himself to the discourse of the professionals, muir reached a wider audience with greater effect, gaining for himself a place not only in scientific, but also in literary history.\ amateurism audience determined discourse

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes Muir's 'determined amateurism' as a key factor in his reaching a wider audience and making a mark in both scientific and literary history. The other words like 'audience', 'determined', and 'discourse' are part of the context but not the central - defining word.

Answer:

A. Amateurism