The writer is considering deleting the phrase “which many critics consider the first science fiction novel,” in sentence 5 (reproduced below).In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1818), which many critics consider the first science fiction novel, the scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a new form of human life, only to find his creation hideous and regret his actions.Which of the following factors is most important for the writer to consider when deciding whether to keep or delete the phrase?
Answer: Whether the audience is likely to regard Frankenstein as a science fiction novel