Question

(13) as an added benefit, those who read fiction grow in another specific ability (14) they are able to think more critically about the world (15) people who read fiction are given opportunities to explore the possible results of hypothetical events and complex situations. (16) they learn how social forces can sometimes affect individuals and groups (17) this cognitive growth often occurs with little or no conscious effort (18) in fact, in most cases the reader simply feels caught up in an engrossing story
(19) in this case, some people dont even read fiction (20) they view it as a frivolous pastime that is inferior to reading nonfiction (21) it is true that reading nonfiction can help a person acquire valuable practical knowledge (22) a factual book or article can teach someone how to cook, garden, or build a boat (23) it can make the reader an expert on quantum physics or the french revolution. (24) and while this kind of knowledge is worthwhile, it is incomplete. (25) it does not help a person make sense of big picture ideas in the way that fiction does. (26) people who prefer nonfiction do not need to force themselves to read long, difficult novels (27) but research shows that they would benefit from occasionally setting aside time to at least read short stories
(28) reading quality fiction is not mere fun or wasted time. (29) rather, it is a valuable way to better understand people and events that shape our world (30) the end result is
qe 9. lura needs a better transition between the fourth paragraph (sentences 13 - 18) and the fifth paragraph (sentences 19 - 27). which sentence should replace sentence 19 to help improve this transition?
despite these benefits, some people still tend to deny the value of reading fiction.
in the final analysis, many experts have different opinions regarding the benefits of reading fiction
at this point in time, not all people know much about the practice of reading fiction
without a doubt, various opinions are held by people when it comes to the value of reading fiction

Explanation:

The fourth paragraph (sentences 13 - 18) focuses on the benefits of reading fiction (critical thinking, exploring hypothetical events etc.). Sentence 19 starts to introduce a counter - point (some people don't read fiction). A good transition should bridge the positive benefits (from the fourth paragraph) to the negative view (in the fifth paragraph). The option “Despite these benefits, some people still tend to deny the value of reading fiction” does this by first acknowledging the benefits (referring back to the fourth paragraph) and then introducing the opposing view (which is further elaborated in the fifth paragraph). The other options either don't refer back to the benefits (e.g., “In the final analysis...”, “At this point in time...”, “Without a doubt...”) or are too general and don't create a smooth transition between the two paragraphs.

Answer:

Despite these benefits, some people still tend to deny the value of reading fiction.