Suppose the writer had decided to write an essay that
summarizes how beliefs in the supernatural have influenced
the writing of famous authors. Would this essay
fulfill the writer's goal?
F. Yes, because the essay makes the point that Conan
Doyle's belief in fairies clearly influenced his
Sherlock Holmes stories.
G. Yes, because the essay indicates that Conan
Doyle's disagreement with Houdini motivated him
to write about the supernatural.
H. No, because the essay argues that the author's
belief in fairies and the supernatural did not in any
way affect his writing.
J. No, because the essay limits its focus to the particular
events surrounding one author's reaction to
evidence of the supernatural.
Answer: j