Read the opening paragraph of a story: Stationed alone in the wilderness at a lookout tower, Nick
knew he was going to hate this post. As a firefighter, he
was used to working with people. Here, he was all alone.
Or so he thought. One night, he heard a small voice below
the tower. Looking down, he saw a group of very small
people. No, not people: They were elves.
Based on this opening paragraph, which of the following outcomes is most
likely?
O A. It will end tragically for all the main characters.
O B. It will involve magical elements or the supernatural.
C. Nick will behave heroically after a long moral struggle.
D. The story's main conflict will be between Nick and the elves.