Question

Hemingway believed that, by omitting certain details, a writer could strengthen his work and force readers to look beneath or beyond the surface of a work to find its true meaning. This is known as the __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Hemingway believed that, by omitting certain details, a writer could strengthen his work and force readers to look beneath or beyond the surface of a work to find its true meaning. This is known as the Ice-berg Theory.

Explanation:

• Ice-berg theory was presented by the U.S writer Ernest Hemingway.
• This theory is basically a writing technique which states that a writer should not reveal the basic idea and meaning of a writing. The reader should himself look for the true meaning of the writing.
• In this way, the reader will look into the details more interestingly and this theory is also known as theory of omission.
• As the Ernest told us to omit details intentionally in order to create eagerness in the minds of readers.