Gillian woke up from a three-year coma with no memories from those intervening years, except one question that seemed tattooed in her
mind: What is the true meaning of love? Over the next few months, as
she recovered from her illness and became reacquainted with her
family, the question continued to torment her.
Which statement best describes how the conflict helps make the story
engaging?
O A. Tension between Gillian and her family may turn hostile, which is
suspenseful.
B. Falling into a coma and losing a portion of one's life is stressful
and difficult.
C. Gillian's fate is left open to interpretation: Will she live or will she
die?
D. The question's puzzling nature and its persistence both create
tension

D. The question's puzzling nature and its persistence both create

tension

Explanation:

The statement that best describes how the conflict helps make the story

engaging is that the question's puzzling nature and its persistence both create tension.

Since Gillian woke up from the coma and depsite having no memories from her past, she was bothered and always wanted to have an answer to the question "what is the true meaning of love?" In this case, tension is created due to the puzzling nature and her persistence.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).