In a small military compound in Nevada, two soldiers plot to steal a high-tech tank that the base has illegally
developed in secret. The government doesn't even know of
its existence. The soldiers plan to ransom the tank to the
highest bidder. However, the engineer who developed the
tank learns of the plot and must stop the two soldiers
without letting the government know of the tank's
existence.
Which aspect of the story is most important in determining its outcome?
O A. Only two soldiers steal the tank.
OB. The tank is to be sold to the highest bidder.
O C. The story is set in Nevada.
OD. The tank was developed illegally.

OD. The tank was developed illegally.

Explanation:

The outcome of any story depends on the circumstances that lead up to the crucial stages of the plot. And these outcomes mainly consists of the consequences or results of all the different directions or aspects of the plot.

In the given scenario of the two soldiers and their plan to try to steal the 'secretly developed' illegal high-tech tank, the most important aspect of the story in determining the outcome is that the tank was illegally developed. This is because, no matter who tried to steal it or what the purpose of the stealing was, the fact that it was developed illegally will eventually be the crucial aspect of how the outcome will be, considering neither the government nor anyone knows about it (except the two soldiers and the engineer and the ones on the base camp).

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.