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The term 'atavistic' as used by Forster implies a connection to what?

1

Modern artistic forms

2

Ancient human instincts

3

Contemporary literature

4

Postmodern societal norms

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Answer

B. Ancient human instincts

Solution:

'Atavistic' connects to the notion of primitive instincts or behaviors that hark back to ancient human experiences, underscoring a raw storytelling essence.

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