“The history of the world is the history of the struggle between liberty and authority,” wrote the Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in 1840. Although he is most famous for his work as a historian, Carlyle was also a poet, a translator, and a social critic. In his writings, he often embraced a style

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“The history of the world is the history of the struggle between liberty and authority,” wrote the Scottish historian Thomas Carlyle in 1840. Although he is most famous for his work as a historian, Carlyle was also a poet, a translator, and a social critic. In his writings, he often embraced a style that emphasized the power and beauty of language. What is the most likely reason the author mentions Carlyle’s work as a poet, translator, and social critic?

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Answer: B. emphasize the range and complexity of Carlyle’s talents. The passage emphasizes the range and complexity of Carlyle's talents, noting that he was a historian, poet, translator, and social critic. This demonstrates that Carlyle was a skilled and versatile writer.

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