Question

What are the characteristics of an effective conclusion to a narrative? (1 point)
It helps a reader predict what the characters will do next.
It provides elements of foreshadowing.
It directly states the theme of the story.
It follows logically from what comes before it.

Answer 1

It follows logically from what comes before it.
(An effective conclusion resolves or extends the story in a way that's consistent with earlier events; it doesn't rely on new foreshadowing, bluntly state the theme, or merely predict future actions.)