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Iliana implies that Carver’s stories are poorly written. Why? Because somber and pessimistic writing is inferior, and Carver's stories are somber and pessimistic.

Gustav argues that Carver was an excellent writer. Why? Because despite the somberness and pessimism, his stories are humorous, compassionate, and beautifully structured.

We need a statement that Ilana and Gustav disagree on. They disagree that a somber and pessimistic story can be well-written. Ilana thinks that these characteristics are indicative of inferior writing. Gustav thinks that despite these characteristics, Carver was a great writer.

Ilana does not express an opinion on this statement. All we know about Ilana's opinion is that she thinks Carver’s stories are somber and pessimistic.

Both speakers agree on this statement. Ilana thinks that Carver’s stories are somber and pessimistic. Gustav concedes that Carver’s stories have these characteristics.

Ilana does not express an opinion on this statement. All we know about Ilana's opinion is that she thinks Carver’s stories are somber and pessimistic.

Ilana and Gustav disagree on this statement. Ilana disagrees: she says that somber and pessimistic writing is inferior. Gustav agrees: he thinks that despite these characteristics, Carver was a great writer.

Neither speaker expresses an opinion on this statement. We don’t know whether Ilana or Gustav think that certain traits are most important in determining a story's aesthetic value.

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