Question

question 20 of 20
which phrase best describes a quality of postmodernism?
a. commenting on a story while telling the story
b. ensuring that the main characters end up happy
c. unsettling the reader through spooky descriptions
d. adding supernatural elements to a modern setting

Explanation:

Postmodernist literature often features metafictional techniques, where the narrative breaks the fourth wall or includes commentary on the act of storytelling itself. Options B, C, and D align with other literary styles (traditional happy endings, gothic horror, magical realism respectively), not the core qualities of postmodernism.

Answer:

A. Commenting on a story while telling the story