单选题 All of the following can be found in the author's discussion of Meredith EXCEPT

(A) an indication of Meredith's customary effect on readers
(B) an enumeration of the admirable qualities in his work
(C) a selection of hypothetical comments at Meredith' s expense
(D) an analysis of the critical ramifications of Meredith's effect on readers
(E) a refutation of the claim that Meredith evokes no sympathy

【正确答案】 E

【答案解析】Rather than refuting the claim, the author clearly acknowledges Meredith's inability to evoke the reader's sympathy.
Choice A is incorrect. From the start the author points out how Meredith leaves readers cold.
Choice B is incorrect. The author reiterates Meredith's virtues, citing muscular intelligence and literary merit.
Choice C is incorrect. The author quotes several such imagined criticisms.
Choice D is incorrect. The author indicates that if readers choose to avoid dealing with Meredith, they shall be doing a disservice to the cause of criticism.
Only Choice E remains. It is the correct answer.