Question

select the sentence that would best appear in the end of a narrative.

• i got so distracted playing video games that i did not have time to do my homework or study for tests.
• after a long conversation with my father, i learned to take my responsibilities more seriously.
• i told my father everything was fine at school, but he said that my teacher called to tell him that i was failing.
• one day i came home from school and was shocked to find my father looking angry and disappointed.

Explanation:

Analyze narrative structure

A standard narrative follows a plot structure including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The end of a narrative (the resolution) typically reflects on the events, shows character growth, or shares a lesson learned.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: "I got so distracted playing video games..." establishes the conflict or background (rising action/exposition).
• Option 2: "After a long conversation with my father, I learned to take my responsibilities more seriously." reflects on a lesson learned, which is perfect for a Narrative Conclusion Revision or resolution.
• Option 3: "I told my father everything was fine..." develops the rising action and tension.
• Option 4: "One day I came home..." serves as an inciting incident or rising action.

Identify the best fit

Using our understanding of Narrative Structure, the second option is the only sentence that provides a resolution and a reflective takeaway, making it the best fit for the end of a narrative.

Answer:

• (A) I got so distracted playing video games that I did not have time to do my homework or study for tests.
• (B) After a long conversation with my father, I learned to take my responsibilities more seriously. (Correct answer)
• (C) I told my father everything was fine at school, but he said that my teacher called to tell him that I was failing.
• (D) One day I came home from school and was shocked to find my father looking angry and disappointed.