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What are the characteristics of a well-written conclusion?

Select the three correct answers.

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follows from story events and character development
follows from story events and character development

grants the protagonist a positive ending
grants the protagonist a positive ending

resolves the central conflict
resolves the central conflict

conveys the significance of events through reflection
conveys the significance of events through reflection

surprises the audience in a shocking or satisfying way
surprises the audience in a shocking or satisfying way

displays a clear lesson or moral for readers
displays a clear lesson or moral for readers
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Use the story to answer the question.

What larger meaning do the events in the story’s conclusion convey?

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The events show that most of the animals in the story are blinded by their own expectations.
The events show that most of the animals in the story are blinded by their own expectations.

The events show that the cat is more self-aware than the other animals in the story.
The events show that the cat is more self-aware than the other animals in the story.

The events show that it is human nature to notice the faults of others while overlooking one’s own faults.
The events show that it is human nature to notice the faults of others while overlooking one’s own faults.

The events show that it is human nature to see what one expects to see if one refuses to look beyond it.
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should the closing lines of a story accomplish?

Select the two correct answers.

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Readers should understand what motivated the writer to craft the story.
Readers should understand what motivated the writer to craft the story.

Readers should understand the theme of the story.
Readers should understand the theme of the story.

Readers should understand what happened in the story.
Readers should understand what happened in the story.

Readers should understand the goals that motivate each character.
Readers should understand the goals that motivate each character.

Readers should understand what set the story in motion.
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If the story’s theme is about good sportsmanship, what would be the most logical conclusion to this story?

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Nell exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, allowing the friends to compete against each other.
Nell exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, allowing the friends to compete against each other.

Nell reaches out to Regina, the tournament organizer, for help in clearing Hamish’s name.
Nell reaches out to Regina, the tournament organizer, for help in clearing Hamish’s name.

Nell refuses to speak up in defense of Hamish and wins the tournament.
Nell refuses to speak up in defense of Hamish and wins the tournament.

Nell does something to get disqualified from the tournament as well.
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What would be the most logical conclusion to the story?

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Yvonne finishes her classmates’ work for them, allowing the group to get a good grade on the project.
Yvonne finishes her classmates’ work for them, allowing the group to get a good grade on the project.

Yvonne follows her teacher’s advice, which helps her group get a good grade on the project.
Yvonne follows her teacher’s advice, which helps her group get a good grade on the project.

Yvonne asks her teacher to assign her to a different group, which reduces her stress about the project.
Yvonne asks her teacher to assign her to a different group, which reduces her stress about the project.

Yvonne decides to only focus on her own work, resulting in the group getting a bad grade on the project.
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The three correct answers that characterize a well-written conclusion are:

1. **resolves the central conflict**
2. **conveys the significance of events through reflection**
3. **surprises the audience in a shocking or satisfying way**

These elements contribute to a satisfying and effective conclusion in storytelling.
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The correct response that conveys the larger meaning of the events in the story’s conclusion is:

**The events show that it is human nature to see what one expects to see if one refuses to look beyond it.**

This interpretation reflects a deeper understanding of how perception and expectation influence behavior and judgment.
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The two correct answers regarding what the closing lines of a story should accomplish are:

1. **Readers should understand the theme of the story.**
2. **Readers should understand what happened in the story.**

These elements help provide closure and ensure that the reader reflects on the key messages and events of the narrative.
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The most logical conclusion to a story with the theme of good sportsmanship would be:

**Nell exposes the lie and proves that Hamish is innocent, allowing the friends to compete against each other.**

This conclusion reflects the values of fairness, integrity, and camaraderie associated with good sportsmanship.
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The most logical conclusion to the story would be:

**Yvonne follows her teacher’s advice, which helps her group get a good grade on the project.**

This option suggests a positive resolution where Yvonne learns and applies guidance effectively, leading to success for the group, which is typically a satisfying and constructive conclusion in a narrative.

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