Question

Tom Jones
by Henry Fielding (excerpt)

“Such histories as these do, in reality, very much resemble a newspaper, which consists of just the same number of words, whether there be any news in it or not. They may likewise be compared to a stage coach, which performs constantly the same course, empty as well as full.”

In the excerpt, the narrator criticizes “histories” or historical accounts. Given the analogies in the excerpt, what defect does the narrator criticize?

A.a lack of focus on the chronological sequence of historical events

B.the overuse of minor and unremarkable details

C.a lack of uniformity in the descriptions of different historical periods

D.the omission of essential information needed to understand context

Answer 1

@TheSmartOne

Answer 2

@KyanTheDoodle @Arteryx

Answer 3

Lol. Wasn't this four months ago?

Answer 4

i need it now good sir xD

Answer 5

B.the overuse of minor and unremarkable details or C.a lack of uniformity in the descriptions of different historical periods. --- I am probably wrong. I never went over this in my english class. xD. I'm still thinking that it might be B.

Answer 6

IT WAS RIGHT!!!!!!

Answer 7

^^.