War Fiction refers to literary works that deal with warfare and its effects, typically focusing on soldiers' experiences in battle or the impact of war on societies.
Let's analyze each of the titles provided:
A Modern Instance - This is a novel by William Dean Howells. It deals with themes of divorce and the social issues of the time but is not centered on war. Therefore, it is not War Fiction.
Catch-22 - This is a novel by Joseph Heller. It is a satirical novel set during World War II and is definitely considered War Fiction.
The Age of Innocence - This is a novel by Edith Wharton. It deals with the social life of New York in the late 19th century and does not involve war. Therefore, it is not War Fiction.
The Naked and the Dead - This is a novel by Norman Mailer. It is about soldiers during World War II and is considered War Fiction.
Now, let's match the titles with the options:
I. A Modern Instance and III. The Age of Innocence are not War Fiction.
II. Catch-22 and IV. The Naked and the Dead are War Fiction.
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