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Why shouldn't the word Atlantic be divided by a hyphen?

A.
Do not divide a one-syllable word.

B.
Do not separate a one-letter syllable from the rest of the word.

C.
Do not divide proper nouns or proper adjectives.

D.
A two-letter word ending should not be carried over to the next line.

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Atlantic is a proper noun. You do not divide proper nouns.
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C. Do not divide proper nouns or proper adjectives.
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