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Question #N1257

In the early 1900s, the American writer Gertrude Stein was part of a group of artists and writers who worked in Paris. She was known for her experimental and abstract writing, and her works were often challenging and difficult to understand. Stein was a pioneer in using language in a new way, and she helped to shape the course of modern literature. Her use of repetition, short sentences, and unusual word order helped to create a sense of immediacy and directness in her writing. What is the most likely reason why Stein’s writing was often “challenging and difficult to understand”?

Which choice best describes the reason Stein’s writing was often challenging and difficult to understand?

A. The themes of her writing were complex and abstract.

B. Stein’s writing was often considered controversial.

C. Stein used an experimental and unconventional style of writing.

D. Stein’s works were written in a foreign language.

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Correct Answer is: C

The text states that Stein was a pioneer in using language in a new way and that she used repetition, short sentences, and unusual word order. This strongly suggests that Stein’s writing was challenging and difficult to understand because it was experimental and unconventional. The other choices are not supported by the text.