Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.

which of these inferences about modernist literature is best supported by the section \breaking boundaries\ (paragraphs 5–7)?
a. faulkner and joyce exchanged letters as they developed their modernist techniques.
b. as i lay dying is considered a masterpiece of american modernism.
c. not only did modernist form break tradition, but its content did, too.
d. form was the most important consideration for modernists.

ca.ccss: ca.rh-12.1, ca.ri.11-12.2
ca.eld: eld.p11-12.6.a.br, eld.p11-12.6.a.em, eld.p11-12.6.a.ex, eld.p11-12.6.b.br,
eld.p11-12.6.b.em, eld.p11-12.6.b.ex

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no indication in the "Breaking Boundaries" section (assuming typical Modernist lit content) that Faulkner and Joyce exchanged letters while developing techniques.
• Option B: The question is about inferences supported by "Breaking Boundaries", and typically that section focuses on broader Modernist traits, not specific work acclaim like "As I Lay Dying" being a masterpiece.
• Option C: Modernist literature is known for breaking traditional forms (e.g., stream of consciousness, fragmented narratives) and also content (exploring new themes like alienation, absurdity, moving from traditional moral/plot structures). This aligns with the idea of "breaking boundaries" in both form and content.
• Option D: Saying "form was the most important" is too extreme; Modernist literature also emphasized new content, and the "Breaking Boundaries" section likely doesn't support form being the sole most important consideration.

Answer:

C. Not only did Modernist form break tradition, but its content did, too.