求问一道双空题

eileen_wuUID: 3867007

A hallmark of certain nineteenth-century mystery novels was the reform agenda of their authors, who ostensibly sought to expose economic injustice while depicting the seamy underside of urban life. In reality, however, these claims to a radical political agenda were often (i)_____ meant to give lurid thrillers the appearance of (ii)_____.
Blank(i)       
A authentic
B complicated
C disingenuous
Blank(ii)
D escapist appeal
E high-minded purpose
F gripping suspense

答案选CE
求问为什么不选D呢？

天空的云朵儿UID: 2902222

19世界神秘小说的显著特点是作家们对议题的调整——表面上好像是在描绘城市生活背后的丑恶时揭露经济不平等。然而，事实是这些激进的政治议题常常是虚伪的，是为了给他们耸动的恐怖故事披上所谓的道德高尚的外衣

annaleah099UID: 3924387

radical political agenda的相对应（同义） high-minded purpose。让这些故事有个高大上的政治意图。