Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
O' Henry's short stories are read all over the world till now because they are pithy.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. concise and expressive.
"Concise and expressive" perfectly captures the essence of being "pithy."
It means that O'Henry's short stories are brief yet effectively convey meaning and are full of wit or cleverness.