Which statement best describes the conclusion and its likely effect on readers?
Jake wrote a story about a woman who goes sailing alone for the first time after taking sailing lessons. The woman needs to sail a small sailboat to the middle of a lake and back to shore in order to earn her sailing certification. Read the conclusion Jake wrote for his story.
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"When Constance realized that the gentle breezes had died down, she began to panic. Her hands and knees shook, and she started to sweat. She tried everything she could think of, but she could not get the sail to fill with air. Constance decided to call her sailing instructor with her cell phone and ask for a tow back to shore."
A. The conclusion includes details to help readers imagine the events. Readers will be satisfied because Constance gets back to shore.
B. The conclusion includes details to help readers imagine the events. Readers will be satisfied because Constance gets back to shore.
C. The conclusion is logical because Constance's success is dependent on the wind. Readers will be disappointed that Constance was not successful in the end, but they will think her actions make sense.
D. The conclusion provides a satisfying resolution because it makes sense that Constance has her cell phone with her. Readers will feel confident that Constance will try to earn her certification again.
I'm not sure if it's A or C
yeah it was C
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The best description of the conclusion and its likely effect on readers is:
C. The conclusion is logical because Constance's success is dependent on the wind. Readers will be disappointed that Constance was not successful in the end, but they will think her actions make sense.
To determine the best statement that describes the conclusion and its likely effect on readers, let's analyze the given conclusion:
"When Constance realized that the gentle breezes had died down, she began to panic. Her hands and knees shook, and she started to sweat. She tried everything she could think of, but she could not get the sail to fill with air. Constance decided to call her sailing instructor with her cell phone and ask for a tow back to shore."
The conclusion describes how Constance, the protagonist, faces a problem when the wind dies down while sailing alone. She panics, attempts to fix the sail but fails, and ultimately calls her instructor for help.
Now, let's evaluate the options:
Option A: The conclusion includes details to help readers imagine the events. Readers will be satisfied because Constance gets back to shore.
This option acknowledges that the conclusion includes vivid details to engage readers' imaginations. However, it incorrectly claims that readers will be satisfied because Constance gets back to shore. This is not mentioned in the conclusion - it only states that Constance calls her instructor for a tow back to shore.
Option B: The conclusion includes details to help readers imagine the events. Readers will be satisfied because Constance gets back to shore.
This option is identical to Option A, and it contains the same incorrect statement. Therefore, it can be excluded.
Option C: The conclusion is logical because Constance's success is dependent on the wind. Readers will be disappointed that Constance was not successful in the end, but they will think her actions make sense.
This option acknowledges that the conclusion is logical because Constance's success relies on the wind, which is a reasonable expectation in sailing. It also recognizes that readers might be disappointed that Constance was not successful in the end. These readers will, however, understand Constance's actions in calling her instructor for help.
Option D: The conclusion provides a satisfying resolution because it makes sense that Constance has her cell phone with her. Readers will feel confident that Constance will try to earn her certification again.
This option states that the conclusion provides a satisfying resolution because it is logical for Constance to have her cell phone with her. It also mentions that readers will feel confident that Constance will try to earn her certification again. However, the text does not mention that readers will be satisfied or feel confident about Constance's future attempts to earn her certification.
Based on the analysis, the most appropriate statement is:
C. The conclusion is logical because Constance's success is dependent on the wind. Readers will be disappointed that Constance was not successful in the end, but they will think her actions make sense.