I was so bored with the verbose redundant style of Victorian that I welcome the change to the _ style of Hemigway.
Correct answer: C. Terse
- A. Wordy
- B. Consistent
- C. Terse
- D. Logistical
Explanation
The sentence suggests that you welcomed the change from the elaborate and lengthy Victorian style to the concise and direct (terse) writing style of Hemingway.
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