Question

In what way is Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Report on the Barnhouse Effect" an example postmodernism

Answer 1

The correct answer is:  

The use of irony with a serious topic.  

In Postmodernist literature, writers often approach quite serious matters, such as the war in this case. In order to maintain a position of distance and be able to disconnect, they will usually describe their histories using irony, as well as playfulness and black humor.  

Answer 2

Kurt Vonnegut's short story "Report on the Barnhouse Effect'' is an example of a postmodernism literature in a way that he used it to spark some interest on self-consciousness and criticism on topics such as history, philosophy, politics and plenty others. However, he used a language that is used by everyday people and one that can relate to many in order to convey postmodernism.