F. Scott Fitzgerald's quotation provides an important perspective on literature and its purpose. He believed that literature provides universal themes and ideas. Texts from The Wizard of Oz to Lord of the Flies show that literature reveals themes that almost all readers can relate to in their own lives. In conclusion, literature gives readers a sense of belonging in the world. It can help people feel connected to the characters in stories, to the authors who wrote them, and to one another. What should be included to make this conclusion more effective?

a. a concluding sentence
b. a restatement of the quotation
c. a summary of the main points
d. a rephrasing of the thesis

the answer is b. a restatement of the quotation

B. A restatement of the quotation

Explanation:

In order to make an effective conclusion, you have to restate the quotation.

being judged by your physical appearance, gender, age or race has been a problem for many people around the world. we all have experienced segregation or rejection at some moment in our life. i   am not the exception. i am an overweight latin girl, two characteristics that do not me very much in a bullying society. i am an excellent student, speak beside my native language – spanish, english and i am currently studying portuguese. once there was a job opening for an international company. i was the perfect candidate for the position. i fulfilled all the requirements to get the job. yes, because of my   curriculum i was called for an interview. the same day, other candidates were appointed too.   i simply said to myself: this is for you, no one else is as prepared as you are, besides, you are smart, honest, responsible and reliable.

the recruiter called me, it was a middle age man, demanding looking one. as soon as he saw me entering the room he looked at me and said: “i am sorry, you are not the type of person we are looking for. it is for the reception and we need someone with different physical appearance”  

i felt like if a train had run over me. i felt miserable. he didn´t even asked me a question nor check on my skills! a pretty face and a perfect body was just as perfect for the position.

when i got home i cried for a long time until my tears dried from my being, then i told myself:   you are who you are, no one can tell you that you are not good enough because of your physical appearance. your intelligence will last forever! bodies age, faces disappear, but you   will always be