Question

Which sentence uses the word denouement correctly?

Select one:
a. The conflict was introduced in the denouement of the story.
b. The climax occurred in the denouement of the story.
c. The mood was stated in the denouement of the story.
d. The conflict was resolved in the denouement of the story.

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

A denouement is a literary device that works as a resolution of the complicated issues in a plot. It usually takes place after the climax in a plot or in an epilogue.

The word 'denouement' is a French word which means 'to untie.' As the meaning of the word, the denouement works in a plot, it unties the secrets of the plot.

So, according to the explanation, the correct answer is option D as it states that the conflict was resolved.