Which of these is an example of muckraker disguised as a work of fiction? a) a century of dishonor and ramona by helen hunt jackson b) the history of the standard oil company by ida tarbell c) the octopus by frank norris d) the red record by ida b. wells

Option C. "The Octopus" by Frank Norris is an example of muckraker disguised as a work of fiction.

Explanation:

The term "muckraker" was used in the Progressive Era to define reform minded American journalists that attacked established institutions and corrupted leaders. "The Octopus" written by Frank Norris examines the struggle of California wheat farmers against the powerful Pacific and South Western railroad monopoly. The author employed literary naturalism to create a work of fiction that dramatized the issues of environmental determinism and social justice.

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