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What does the text suggest about the human mind and stories?
What does the text suggest about the human mind and stories?
- The human mind has complete control over the imagination.
- The human mind is irresistibly drawn to stories. (correct)
- The human mind prefers non-fiction over fiction.
- The human mind is not interested in stories.
Why does the text mention that our imaginations can travel through time and space?
Why does the text mention that our imaginations can travel through time and space?
- To suggest that fictional elements are not important in stories.
- To argue against the importance of stories in human life.
- To highlight the limitations of our physical bodies. (correct)
- To emphasize the need for more scientific research on imagination.
What does the text imply about the purpose of storytelling from an evolutionary perspective?
What does the text imply about the purpose of storytelling from an evolutionary perspective?
- The exact reasons for storytelling are well-established in the scientific community.
- It is clear that storytelling is not related to the evolution of human societies.
- Storytelling is a fortunate accident of the mind's construction. (correct)
- Storytelling serves no purpose at all in biological terms.
What does the text suggest about children's pretend play?
What does the text suggest about children's pretend play?
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What is the essential ingredient of a good story according to the text?
What is the essential ingredient of a good story according to the text?
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What purpose do dreams serve according to the text?
What purpose do dreams serve according to the text?
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What is the main criticism of hyperrealist fiction in the text?
What is the main criticism of hyperrealist fiction in the text?
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What is the purpose of storytelling circuits in the brain according to the text?
What is the purpose of storytelling circuits in the brain according to the text?
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Why are most fictional worlds filled with struggles and stress according to the text?
Why are most fictional worlds filled with struggles and stress according to the text?
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What does fiction help people to practice according to the text?
What does fiction help people to practice according to the text?
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