Question

in \the interlopers,\ saki explores the nature of grudges and the consequence of them. the irony is blatant. saki makes no attempt to hide it. the story chronicles the night of demise for both men whose grudges ultimately lead to their deaths, but not before they bury the hatchet between. yet, because this story does not end with hand-holding and drinks at the tavern, saki makes it clear to the reader that sometimes a tree falling on you is an accident, but sometimes it is the judgment levied as a means to teach a lesson: better late than never is not always a rule to live by.

story being analyzed: \the interlopers\ by saki
theme: \better late than never is not always a rule to live by.\
element identified: irony

which part of the conclusion is highlighted in the sample paragraph?

• tie back to theme
• reference to the text/author
• paraphrase of the story

Explanation:

The highlighted part is "In 'The Interlopers,' Saki", which is a reference to the text (the story "The Interlopers") and its author (Saki). The "tie back to theme" would involve connecting to the theme statement, and "paraphrase of the story" would be a restatement of the story's plot, but this highlighted part is specifically referencing the text and author.

Answer:

B. reference to the text/author