What is the primary role of storytelling in a novel according to E.M. Forster?
To entertain readers with humor
To convey moral lessons
To present a narrative of events
To showcase poetic language
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. To present a narrative of events
Solution:
The correct answer is 'To present a narrative of events.' Forster emphasizes that the fundamental aspect of a novel is its storytelling, which involves arranging events in a time sequence. Other options do not capture this primary role.
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