What would best conclude an essay comparing different genres? a relevant quotation that focuses on the genres
an interesting anecdote related to the thesis of the essay
a summary of the main points of comparison and contrast
a solution to a problem mentioned in the thesis statement

a solution to the problem in the essay

Explanation:

a conc. paragraph should have an answer to the "so what?" question so a solution makes most sense

the choice that is not a technique that you should use to come up with ideas for the topic of a research project is, writing about academic subjects that are not interesting to you. this does not belong to the techniques to come up with ideas because having no interest in a certain topic will lose your drive to come up with better ideas. it gives no room for improvement and acquiring of new ideas and information. 

explanation:

i would need the available options to be listed to give you an answer.