প্রশ্ন: The novelist has a hold of ____ in writing.

সমাধান:
In writing, "style" refers to the distinctive way in which a writer uses language, including choices in sentence structure, word choice, tone, and overall approach. When we say "The novelist has a hold of style in writing," it means the writer has developed or mastered a unique and effective way of expressing ideas.

Here's why the other options don't fit as well:
Manner (ক): This refers to behavior or way of doing things, but it's less specific to writing than "style."

History (খ): This refers to past events or records, and while it can influence writing, it's not something a writer "has a hold of" in the act of writing itself.

Tradition (গ): This refers to established practices or customs, but it doesn't quite capture the idea of a personal mastery of writing technique like "style" does.

"Style" is the best fit because it directly relates to the craft of writing.