Question

which sentence best uses reflection to conclude the essay?

i had no idea until that morning that two different shoes could cause such a big argument.
my teachers knew that something was wrong, but i never told them what had happened.
this situation made me think about how i had judged others and how it felt to be judged.
judging others is wrong, and i wont let anyone do it to me again.

Explanation:

Analyze the prompt requirement

The question asks for the sentence that "best uses reflection to conclude the essay." A reflective conclusion in a narrative essay should demonstrate personal growth, deeper understanding, or a realization about oneself and others, rather than just stating a plot detail or a simple reaction.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1 ("I had no idea until that morning...") is a simple observation about the plot event.
• Option 2 ("My teachers knew...") is a statement of plot fact with no internal reflection.
• Option 3 ("This situation made me think about how I had judged others and how it felt to be judged.") directly shows internal processing, self-examination, and a balanced realization about empathy and judgment.
• Option 4 ("Judging others is wrong...") is a defensive statement rather than a thoughtful, balanced reflection.

Select the best option

Option 3 is the strongest example of reflective writing because it shows the narrator looking inward to examine their own past behaviors and connecting it to their new experience.

Answer:

• (A) I had no idea until that morning that two different shoes could cause such a big argument.
• (B) My teachers knew that something was wrong, but I never told them what had happened.
• (C) This situation made me think about how I had judged others and how it felt to be judged. (Correct answer)
• (D) Judging others is wrong, and I won't let anyone do it to me again.