A novelist extensively revises a manuscript, disrupting established plot points, which initially resonated strongly with beta readers. Which consequence is most likely?

💡 Explanation

Disrupting established plot points leads to a decrease in perceived narrative coherence because readers struggle to construct a unified and logical story; therefore, readers may find the revised manuscript confusing rather than more engaging. This is due to the disrupted schema, rather than other potential linguistic effects.

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