Question

In a small military compound in Nevada, two soldiers plot

to steal a high-tech tank that the base has illegally
developed in secret. The government doesn't even know of
its existence. The soldiers plan to ransom the tank to the
highest bidder. However, the engineer who developed the
tank learns of the plot and must stop the two soldiers
without letting the government know of the tank's
existence.
Which aspect of the story is most important in determining its outcome?
O A. Only two soldiers steal the tank.
OB. The tank is to be sold to the highest bidder.
O C. The story is set in Nevada.
OD. The tank was developed illegally.

Answer 1

OD. The tank was developed illegally.

Step-by-step explanation:

The outcome of any story depends on the circumstances that lead up to the crucial stages of the plot. And these outcomes mainly consists of the consequences or results of all the different directions or aspects of the plot.

In the given scenario of the two soldiers and their plan to try to steal the 'secretly developed' illegal high-tech tank, the most important aspect of the story in determining the outcome is that the tank was illegally developed. This is because, no matter who tried to steal it or what the purpose of the stealing was, the fact that it was developed illegally will eventually be the crucial aspect of how the outcome will be, considering neither the government nor anyone knows about it (except the two soldiers and the engineer and the ones on the base camp).

Thus, the correct answer is option D.