Argument: "Reading fiction builds empathy."Which supports this?
Correct answer: A. Fiction explores human emotion and perspective
- A. Fiction explores human emotion and perspective
- B. Books are lengthy and require time commitment
- C. Libraries carry fiction in their collections
- D. Readers tend to be more relaxed
Explanation
The correct answer is that "Fiction explores human emotion and perspective." This supports the argument that reading fiction builds empathy because it allows readers to inhabit the minds of different characters and understand their experiences and emotions. Option B is incorrect because the length of a book does not affect its ability to build empathy. Option C is irrelevant to the argument because the presence of fiction in libraries does not address its impact on empathy. Option D suggests a potential benefit of reading, but it does not relate to the development of empathy.
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