Which word refers to the concluding portion of a story where all questions are resolved?

• A. Denouement
• B. Epilogue
• C. Resolution
• D. Afterword

Answer: (A)

The part of a story after the climax where tensions are resolved and the consequences are laid out. This stage is called the denouement. It’s where any remaining questions about what happened to characters and how the plot threads come together are answered, and loose ends are tied up so the narrative feels complete.

Epilogue, by contrast, often comes after the main wrap-up and may show events in the future or provide a final glimpse of the characters’ lives. The resolution refers to the moment when the central conflict is resolved, which can occur at the climax or just before the denouement. An afterword is typically an author’s note outside the story itself.

So, for the description “concluding portion of a story where all questions are resolved,” denouement is the best fit.