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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
Inference
A literary critic notes that the author of a new novel claims it was influenced by the storyline of 'The Great Gatsby', the 1925 classic by F. Scott Fitzgerald, but insists that the narrative style is distinct. The protagonist, Leo, is a wealthy individual, similar to Gatsby, but Leo's manner of speaking reflects contemporary vernacular that would not have been used in the 1920s. The points made best support the argument that
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the character Leo is fundamentally different from Gatsby despite some similarities
B
modern audiences might struggle with the conventions of a faithful adaptation of a 1920s novel
C
the narrative style of fiction has evolved significantly from 1925 to the present
D
the parallels in the storylines of Leo and Gatsby do not lessen the differences in their narrative styles
E
F. Scott Fitzgerald had a direct impact on the author of the new novel
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NoelApr 28, 2025
good question
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