18. The best picture books ____ across age groups, providing a compelling interplay
between the text and illustrations and allowing readers of all ages to enjoy and gain
meaning from both.
(A)appeal
(B)appear
(C)oppress
(D)optimize
18. The bestpicturebooks ____ across age groups, providing a compellinginterplaybetween the text and illustrations and allowingreaders of all ages to enjoy and gainmeaningfromboth.