The author says that folk &ldquo;may often appear a cosy, fossilised form&rdquo; because:

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The author says that folk “may often appear a cosy, fossilised form” because:

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A.
of its nostalgic association with a pre-industrial past.
B.
it has been arrogated for various political and cultural purposes.
C.
folk is a sonic “shabby chic” with an antique veneer.
D.

the notion of folk has led to several debates and disagreements.

Option is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

The description of folk as “cosy” and “fossilized” suggests that folk tends to be looked at with nostalgia, as something old-fashioned and set in the past. Also note the reference to ‘vision of a preindustrial golden age’ in the previous line.