Directions: For the following question, choose the option that fills up the blank most correctly.
In historical novels, conversations that could not, possibly, have been recorded are believable only if they possess ________.
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reason
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verisimilitude
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integrity
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philosophy
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Conversations would be believed only if they possess some degree of truth. 'Verisimilitude' which is applied to literary or artistic representations, suggests a degree of plausibility sufficient to induce audience belief. Thus, it fits our prediction. Hence, (2) is the answer.