Question

Why does the passage author assert that sixteenth- or seventeenth-century readers would have "laughed" at a Hemingway short story?

I. Because they would have found the writing style quaint
II. Because the plots of short stories have changed radically since then
III. Because basic, essential details were missing

A.II only
B.III only
C.I and II only
D.I and III only

Answer 1

The passage author asserts that sixteenth- or seventeenth-century readers would have found a Hemingway short story laughable due to its quaint writing style and lack of essential details.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage author asserts that sixteenth- or seventeenth-century readers would have "laughed" at a Hemingway short story because they would have found the writing style quaint and because basic, essential details were missing. Hemingway's writing style was known for its short declarative sentences and lack of detail, which was a departure from the long and intricate sentences of Renaissance literature. Additionally, Hemingway often left out important details about the characters' history, which would have been amiss to the readers of that time.