Question
In paragraph 5, how does the statement "The humorous
story is told gravely" refine the author's main idea?
O 1. It explains why the plot of a humorous story is
more important than its delivery.
O 2. It suggests that a humorous story can last
forever because of its artistic nature.
• 3. It gives the most common reason why people
fail when telling a humorous story.
O 4. It reveals that what makes a humorous story
difficult is pretending it is not funny.
Answer
4. It reveals that what makes a humorous story difficult is pretending it is not funny.