How does Forster differentiate between daily life and storytelling?

Storytelling is less complex.

Daily life follows strict timelines.

Life in stories adheres to time sequences.

Daily life lacks narrative coherence.

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C. Life in stories adheres to time sequences.

Solution:

Forster highlights that storytelling narrates life in time through sequences of events, which differs from daily life that experiences moments and values variably.

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