Question

Which of the following is a primary difference between the two passages?

• A. Sayers is writing about escapist literature, whereas Chandler is writing about serious literature
• B. Sayers assumes an obligation to the reader, whereas Chandler does not
• C. Sayers offers an analysis of a form, whereas Chandler criticizes a particular writer
• D. Sayers regards the detective story more highly than does Chandler
• E. Sayers criticizes a literary form that Chandler defends

Answer 1

The correct option is A Sayers is writing about escapist literature, whereas Chandler is writing about serious literature

Sayers says that detective stories being literatures of escape can never attain perfection. Chandler refutes this view and says that rather than perfection, the emphasis should be on realistic portrayal. Hence, . Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.