Question

Which four sentences contain key details that should be included in a summary of this literary text?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The tradition began with the store's original owner, Margot Thistle, in her desire to keep the hope and excitement of the New Year alive.

2. However, Margot's daughter began to skimp on costs.

3. With the help of her grandson, Andre, she rebuilt the toy store and its New Year’s display into a fantastical delight.

4. Margot and Andre were thrilled to once again give their community a magical winter experience at the start of each year.

Explanation:

A summary is a short, clear description that contains the main ideas and facts about something, for example, a literary text. A literary text tells a story, so it's important to make sure that the summary includes the key points of the story, such as its main characters, the central conflict, the way the conflict is resolved, and the conclusion.

Here we have three main characters: Margot Thistle, her daughter, and her grandson, Andre. Each of them needs to be mentioned: Margot as the creator of the tradition, her daughter as the one who endangers it by skimping on costs (the conflict), and Andre, who helps Margot restore it (the way the conflict is resolved). In the end, we see Margot and Andre happy to serve their community (the conclusion).

Thus, the following sentences should be included in the summary of this story:

1. The tradition began with the store's original owner, Margot Thistle, in her desire to keep the hope and excitement of the New Year alive.
2. However, Margot's daughter began to skimp on costs.
3. With the help of her grandson, Andre, she rebuilt the toy store and its New Year’s display into a fantastical delight.
4. Margot and Andre were thrilled to once again give their community a magical winter experience at the start of each year.