F. Scott Fitzgerald's quotation provides an important perspective on literature and its purpose. He believed that literature provides universal themes and ideas. Texts from The Wizard of Oz to Lord of the Flies show that literature reveals themes that almost all readers can relate to in their own lives. In conclusion, literature gives readers a sense of belonging in the world. It can help people feel connected to the characters in stories, to the authors who wrote them, and to one another. What should be included to make this conclusion more effective?

a. a concluding sentence
b. a restatement of the quotation
c. a summary of the main points
d. a rephrasing of the thesis

the answer is b. a restatement of the quotation