alleryWhy can some philosophy or scientific writing be hard to read?
AIt assumes prior knowledge
BIt uses only short sentences
CIt contains no vocabulary
DIt has no named author
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It assumes prior knowledge
1. Some texts seem difficult because of assumed background.
2. They may come from a tradition or use a tone such as parody.
3. Short sentences and a missing author are not the stated causes.
_Source: Wikipedia, Reading comprehension, Reading difficult texts_
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