the town was known for its passion for basketball, and this high interest in the game included teenagers…

the town was known for its passion for basketball, and this high interest in the game included teenagers, along with adults. therefore, the state championship game for sequoia middle school was a much - anticipated event. the sequoia wildcats practiced and played with everything they had in them. however, the final game of the championship seemed to stretch their abilities, just to be able to stay within a ten - point range of the opposing team, which had been leading the entire game. there was now only three seconds left, and the wildcats had the ball. they ran down the court dribbling, passing, and avoiding losing the ball to the other team. steve, one of their best shooters, shot the ball at the basket, missing. the crowd audibility showed their disappointment. with another second left, jason recovered the ball and with a high jump slammed the ball down the basket, the crowd roaring with excitement. despite lagging the entire game, the wildcats won the championship. which excerpt best identifies the resolution of the plot? a. the sequoia wildcats practiced and played with everything they had in them. b. jason recovered the ball and with a high jump slammed the ball down the basket, c. steve, one of their best shooters, shot the ball at the basket, d. the crowd roaring with excitement.
Answer
Brief Explanations:
The resolution of a plot is the part where the conflict is resolved. In the passage, the Sequoia Wildcats won the championship, which resolves the main - plot conflict of the game. Option A just describes their preparation, B and C are individual actions during the game. Option D shows the crowd's reaction at the end when the Wildcats won, which is part of the resolution scene.
Answer:
D. the crowd roaring with excitement.