Question

first read: concept vocabulary
identify the choice that best answers the question.
if mark said he noticed the symmetry between the beginning and end of the story, what did he most likely mean?
a. he meant that the ending mirrored the beginning.
b. he meant that the ending logically followed from the beginning.
c. he meant that the ending unexpectedly contradicted the beginning.
d. he meant that there was strong imagery in both the beginning and ending.

Explanation:

Symmetry implies a balanced and corresponding relationship. In the context of a story, it means the ending is a reflection of the beginning. Option A correctly describes this as the ending mirroring the beginning. Option B refers to logical progression, not symmetry. Option C is about contradiction, which is the opposite of symmetry. Option D is about imagery, not symmetry.

Answer:

A. He meant that the ending mirrored the beginning.