And once the dragon was slain, the young knight retired his
sword and settled into a peaceful life outside the village.
But every few years, when the wind was right, he could just
make out the faintest sounds of roaring from far away.
And although he never used it, he always made sure to
keep the sword sharpened, just in case.
Which sentence best describes the impact of ending a story this way?
O
A. The author portrays the knight as heroic for defeating the dragon.
O
B. The author shows that the dragon has permanently been
defeated
O
c. The author sets a tone of finality as the knight settles into a
peaceful life.
O
D. The author suggests that the knight has not truly won his battle.