What are the characteristics of a well-written conclusion?

Question

Select the three correct answers.

(2 points)
Responses

displays a clear lesson or moral for readers
displays a clear lesson or moral for readers

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

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

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

resolves the central conflict
resolves the central conflict

grants the protagonist a positive ending

Answer 1

The three correct answers that characterize a well-written conclusion are:

1. follows from story events and character development
2. conveys the significance of events through reflection
3. resolves the central conflict

These elements help ensure that the conclusion feels cohesive and satisfying to the reader while tying up essential plot points and themes.

Answer 2

A Fable
by Mark Twain
What larger meaning do the events in the story’s conclusion convey?

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Responses

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

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.

Answer 3

The correct response regarding the larger meaning conveyed by 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 common theme in fables and moral tales, highlighting the limitations of perception and the tendency to be blinded by preconceived notions.

Answer 4

Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

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

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

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

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

Readers should understand what motivated the writer to craft the story.
Readers should understand what motivated the writer to craft the story.
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Answer 5

The two correct answers are:

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

These elements are essential for readers to fully grasp the narrative's impact and underlying message.

Answer 6

Two close friends, Nell and Hamish, are competing against each other in a tournament. They are evenly matched in skill, and it becomes apparent that they will both make it to the final round. However, Hamish is accused of cheating in the semifinals by one of his opponents. Nell has proof that Hamish couldn’t have cheated. However, allowing Hamish to be disqualified would make Nell the winner of the tournament by default.

If the story’s theme is about good sportsmanship, what would be the most logical conclusion to this story?

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Responses

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.

Answer 7

The most logical conclusion to this story, given the theme of good sportsmanship, is:

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

This resolution upholds the values of integrity and fairness in competition, aligning with the theme of good sportsmanship.

Answer 8

A group of students are working together on a project for English class. At first, all the tasks are divided evenly, but Yvonne soon notices that her classmates are not finishing their parts of the project in a timely and polished manner. She recalls her teacher saying that delegating the tasks according to each student’s strengths will make the project more manageable.

What would be the most logical conclusion to the story?

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Responses

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.
Yvonne decides to only focus on her own work, resulting in the group getting a bad grade on the project.

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

Answer 9

The most logical conclusion to the story is:

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

This outcome demonstrates effective teamwork and the benefits of utilizing each member's strengths, leading to a successful project.