Question

the life of o. henry
annotated biography
william sydney porter (september 11, 1862 - june 5, 1910), known by his pen name o. henry, was an american short - story writer. his stories are known for their...
choose the correct answer.
use the biography to help you answer the question. what did o. henry’s writing have that helped to make him famous?

• his stories were always about royalty or the very rich of society.
• he is known for his use of everyday characters to which almost all people can relate.
• he followed strict victorian writing styles.

Explanation:

O. Henry was a famous short - story writer. His stories often featured ordinary, everyday people. The option "His stories were always about royalty or the very rich of society" is incorrect as his works were not centered around royalty or the very rich. The option "He followed strict Victorian writing styles" is also incorrect as his writing style was known for its surprise endings and relatable characters, not strict Victorian styles. The option "He is known for his use of everyday characters to which almost all people can relate" matches what is known about his writing, as his characters were ordinary people that readers could connect with.

Answer:

B. He is known for his use of everyday characters to which almost all people can relate.