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How does Forster describe Scheherazade's storytelling method?

1

Impressive and elaborate

2

Brief and intriguing

3

Convoluted and complex

4

Simple and straightforward

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B. Brief and intriguing

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Brief and intriguing'. Forster explains that Scheherazade skillfully leaves the story hanging at critical moments, generating suspense.

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