Read this sentence from the text.

The humorous story depends for its effect upon the manner of the telling; the comic story and the witty story upon the matter.

Which response best captures the meaning of the sentence?

Humorous stories rely on the talents of the storyteller to be funny; comic and witty stories rely on the quality of the content.

To be effective, humorous stories require ample time for telling; comic and witty stories are short and to the point.

For most people, humorous stories are easier to understand; however, comic and witty stories require a more sophisticated audience.

Humorous stories are funnier when read from text, but comic and witty stories are more amusing if told aloud.