As Calvin reads a science fiction novel, he holds his breath and wonders whether the main character will be able to escape the robotic dinosaurs. What literary technique or effect did the writer use in the novel? A. Suspension of disbelief B. Literary analysis C. Magical realism D. Cultural appropriation
English · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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A. Suspension of disbelief
Suspension of disbelief is a literary technique where the reader willingly accepts the implausible or fantastical elements in a story for the sake of enjoyment and immersion in the narrative. In this case, the reader, Calvin, is holding his breath and wondering about the fate of the main character in the face of robotic dinosaurs, which suggests he is engaged in suspending his disbelief to enjoy the science fiction elements of the novel.