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6.2Authentic cadence = period
The strongest basic resolution is:
V → I
or even stronger:
V7 → I
In C:
G7 → C
Play:
C | F | G7 | C
That final G7 → C feels finished.
Roman numerals:
I | IV | V7 | I
This is the harmonic equivalent of a full stop.