Question

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

in the climax of the novel, gatsby is shot dead by george, who believes gatsby killed myrtle.
i think gatsby is a very popular and well-known character.
i didnt care for gatsby much.

Explanation:

Identify the purpose of a summary

An objective summary must focus on key plot events and factual details of the text, avoiding personal opinions, subjective judgments, or first-person commentary.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: "In the climax of the novel, Gatsby is shot dead by George, who believes Gatsby killed Myrtle." This describes a major, factual plot event essential to the narrative arc.
• Option 2: "I think Gatsby is a very popular and well-known character." This contains a personal opinion ("I think") and subjective commentary.
• Option 3: "I didn't care for Gatsby much." This is a personal opinion and emotional reaction.

Select the correct option

The first option is the only objective, factual statement describing a key plot event suitable for a summary.

Answer:

• In the climax of the novel, Gatsby is shot dead by George, who believes Gatsby killed Myrtle. (Correct answer)
• I think Gatsby is a very popular and well-known character.
• I didn't care for Gatsby much.