Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A conclusion to a narrative in which the central conflicts remain unsettled, and the lack of resolution contributes to the text's meaning and interpretation.
AP course connection
Topic 9.2: 9.2 Suspense, resolution, and plot development