Question

a work of literature must provide more than factual accuracy or vivid physical reality... it must tell us more than we already know. -e. m. forster below are two student responses. which interpretation do you prefer? good literature does not have to be realistic to show something meaningful about life. it is more important for literature to reveal truths than to reflect reality precisely. done

Explanation:

The quote emphasizes that literature should offer more than just factual accuracy or vivid physical reality (which relates to reflecting reality precisely). It should tell us "more than we already know" (which can be seen as revealing deeper truths). The second interpretation directly aligns with this idea of prioritizing revealing truths over precise reality - reflection. The first interpretation only mentions not having to be realistic but doesn't fully capture the "more than we know" (truth - revealing) aspect as comprehensively as the second one.

Answer:

It is more important for literature to reveal truths than to reflect reality precisely.