Which statement contradicts the idea that 'The world of the fiction writer is full of matter'?

• A. Factual details drive fiction
• B. Imagination is central to fiction
• C. Realism is irrelevant
• D. Emotional writing tends to have more significance for the writer

Answer: (D)

The main idea being explored is whether fiction is driven by tangible, physical detail or by inner experience and emotion. If the writer’s world is said to be full of matter, that points to a emphasis on concrete, material content—the stuff that can be observed and described in detail.

The statement that emotional writing tends to have more significance for the writer directly challenges that stance. When emotion is given primary importance, the focus shifts from describing material objects and external facts to exploring feelings, motives, and inner life. That shift means matter isn’t the central driver of the fiction, which contradicts the idea that the world of the writer is filled with matter.

The other options don’t contradict the matter-focused view as directly. Factual details driving fiction reinforces the material emphasis. Imagination central to fiction can coexist with attention to material detail or can expand the world beyond strict realism without necessarily denying the importance of tangible matter. Realism being irrelevant loosens the grip of realism on the material world, but it doesn’t directly negate the claim that the world is full of matter; it simply changes how closely realism matters.