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Which type of prose narrative is constructed primarily or entirely through a series of letters exchanged between characters?

  1. Epistolary novelAnswer
  2. B
    Picaresque novel
  3. C
    Gothic novel
  4. D
    Allegorical novel

Answer

The correct prose genre is the epistolary novel.
The epistolary novel is defined specifically by its narrative structure, which unfolds through written letters, journals, or electronic correspondence between characters.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key structural requirement in the question stem.
The story is presented through written correspondence and letters.
Subgenres of prose fiction are categorized by structural format, thematic content, or stylistic approach.
2
Match the description to the correct prose genre term.
The word 'epistolary' derives from 'epistle' (letter), designating novels composed of letters.
An epistolary novel uses letter exchanges or diary entries to build narrative perspective.

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Types and Genres of Prose - Epistolary Novel
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