Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

Literature is the only art in which the audience performs the score.

Literature is the only art in which the audience performs th

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This quote suggests that unlike other art forms, literature relies on the active participation and engagement of the audience. While visual arts and music can be appreciated passively, literature requires the reader to imagine and visualize the narrative, giving life to the text through their own interpretation. The reader becomes a vital component in completing the artistic experience, as they actively construct the story and characters in their mind, making literature a uniquely interactive art form.

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