Question

question 21 of 21
which ending sentence for a novel would most likely leave the reader with a feeling of excited anticipation?

a. doug and linda had five children and spent the rest of their years together.

b. the crowd was only satisfied once will was run right out of town.

c. sure, hed miss home, but he had some living to do out beyond the horizon.

d. in the end, harriett had gotten what she deserved — nothing more, nothing less.

Explanation:

• Option A wraps up the story with a settled, final life outcome, no anticipation.
• Option B ends with a conflict resolved, a definitive conclusion.
• Option C implies the character is about to embark on new, unknown adventures, which creates excited anticipation for what comes next.
• Option D is a final, karmic resolution with no open-ended potential.

Answer:

C. Sure, he'd miss home, but he had some living to do out beyond the horizon.