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what did edgar allan poe mean when he said a literary piece must create a unity of effect on a reader?
a. that the effect of all books of one genre be unified by one theme
b. that every character in the piece will be unified by a common dark secret
c. that everyone reading the piece will be unified by an experience
d. that all aspects of the piece should work together to create a certain effect

Explanation:

Poe's unity - of - effect theory states that all elements like plot, characters, setting in a literary work should combine to produce a single, specific emotional or psychological effect on the reader.

Answer:

D. That all aspects of the piece should work together to create a certain effect