Which term refers to the final outcome of a story where the main problem is settled?

• A. Resolution
• B. Climax
• C. Rising action
• D. Falling action

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how a story wraps up and what part comes after the conflict is dealt with. The final outcome where the main problem is settled is called the resolution. It’s the part that shows how things turn out for the characters and ties up the story’s loose ends after the big moments of conflict and tension have been resolved. The rising action builds toward the climax, the moment of greatest drama, and the falling action leads toward the end. The resolution specifically represents the ending, where the story’s questions are answered and the situation is resolved.