Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss" features a striking visual element ______ extensive use of gold leaf throughout the painting's surface.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A
;
- Bcheck_circle
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- C
, and
- D
, being
Explanation
A colon introduces a noun-phrase elaboration of "striking visual element." A semicolon requires an independent clause; ", and" requires an independent clause; ", being" is awkward.