Question

What should the closing lines of a story accomplish?

Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

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

Readers should understand what set the story in motion.
Readers should understand what set the story in motion.

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

Readers should understand the theme of the story.

Answer 1

- Readers should understand what happened in the story.
- Readers should understand the theme of the story.

Explanation: the closing lines resolve the plot so readers know the outcome and give a final perspective that highlights the story’s meaning or theme.