Question

although jessye norman is best known as an opera singer, she brought her commanding vocal presence to many other genres as well. her eclectic catalog includes jazz, broadway tunes, classical art song, and contemporary music. as it is used in the text, the word eclectic most nearly means which of the following? a electrifying b strange c diverse d excellent

Explanation:

The word "eclectic" means selecting from a wide variety of sources. In the text, it describes a catalog that includes jazz, Broadway tunes, classical art song, and contemporary music, indicating diversity. Among the options, "diverse" is the closest in meaning.

Answer:

C. diverse