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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 asserts that the narrative style is distinct. The protagonist, Lila, is a socialite, similar to Gatsby, but her conversations reflect a contemporary tone that would not have been common in the 1920s. The points made best support the argument that:
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the character Lila is fundamentally different from Gatsby despite some plot similarities
B
modern audiences may struggle with the pacing of a faithful adaptation of a 1920s novel
C
the narrative style of fiction has evolved significantly since the 1920s, as evidenced by these two works
D
the parallels in the storylines of Lila and Gatsby do not lessen the differences in writing style between the two novels
E
F. Scott Fitzgerald must have influenced the author of the new novel
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SarthakMar 5, 2025
Great!
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