Question

summary

which of the following is a good example to include in a summary?

i felt as if the sun were a picture of hope, and the moon reminded me of the characters regrets.

throughout the entire story, the detective was always one step short of catching the murderer.

my favorite simile in the book was, \the wind was as loud as a roaring lion.\

Explanation:

Analyze the requirements of an objective summary

An objective summary must focus on the main plot points or central ideas of a text, avoiding personal opinions, feelings, or specific subjective reactions (such as "I felt" or "My favorite").

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 ("I felt as if...") contains personal feelings and subjective interpretation, which should be excluded from an objective summary.
• Option 2 ("Throughout the entire story...") describes a central plot element and the overall arc of the narrative objectively.
• Option 3 ("My favorite simile...") contains a personal opinion ("My favorite") and focuses on a minor stylistic detail rather than a main idea.

Select the correct option

The second option is the only objective statement that captures a main plot point suitable for a summary.

Answer:

• I felt as if the sun were a picture of hope, and the moon reminded me of the character's regrets.
• Throughout the entire story, the detective was always one step short of catching the murderer. (Correct answer)
• My favorite simile in the book was, "The wind was as loud as a roaring lion."