The literary scholar argued that the author's use of unreliable narration was not a flaw but rather a deliberate technique to _______ readers' assumptions about truth and perspective in fiction.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
challenge
confirm
ignore
memorize
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The passage describes a "deliberate technique" involving unreliable narration to affect how readers think about truth. "Challenge" means to question or dispute, fitting this intention to unsettle assumptions.
Choice B is incorrect because "confirm" suggests reinforcing, not questioning. Choice C is incorrect because "ignore" doesn't describe engaging with assumptions. Choice D is incorrect because "memorize" is unrelated to questioning assumptions.