Question

Multiple Choice: Please select the best answer and click "submit."
Which ending sentence for a novel would most likely leave the reader with a
feeling of sympathetic grief?
O A. We all agreed that it was a fitting send-off for a fallen hero.
O B. In the end, Harriett had gotten what she deserved - nothing more,
nothing less
O C. I had done all I could to save her, but some people just don't want to be
saved.
OD. Sure, he'd miss home, but he had some living to do out beyond the
horizon.

Answer 1

Answer:

OC

Explanation:

It's dramatic but also sympathetic for the person they're talking about.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. We all agreed that it was a fitting send-off for a fallen hero.

Explanation:

In this text, we want the reader to feel two very specific emotions. First, we want him to feel sympathy. Secondly, we want him to feel grief. This option achieves both. The reader of this sentence feels sympathy because the author talks about a "fallen hero." This is a very likeable character. Secondly, the reader is able to feel grief, as he knows that the character is "fallen" and that a "send-off" is undergoing.