Read the sentence from paragraph 1 of “On the Art of Fiction.”

They tried to make a story out of every theme that occurred to them and to get returns on every situation that suggested itself.

What is the connotative meaning of the phrase “get returns on every situation” as it is used in the excerpt?

Responses

It suggests getting the piece published.
It suggests getting the piece published.

It suggests something that is long lasting.
It suggests something that is long lasting.

It implies an expectation of success or money.
It implies an expectation of success or money.

It means "to become a novelty."
It means "to become a novelty."