Which of the following is not a common convention in a novel?

  • The narrator speaks throughout.
  • The story is told through dialog, imagery, narration, and action.
  • The main conflict is almost always established in the first ten pages.
  • The themes can unfold very slowly, with numerous detours into minor storylines.

Verified Answer :

the main conflict is almost always established in the first ten pages is unconventional.

Answer:

The correct answer is "The main conflict is almost always established in the first ten pages".

Explanation:

A novel is a piece of writing characterized by its complexity and length, portraying characters and situations that are commonly presented in a chronological manner. Presenting the main conflict in the first ten pages is not a common convention in a novel, because the main conflict is one of the last things presented in a story and a novel have a length that surpasses ten pages by far.