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Open syllables are defined as syllables that end in a vowel sound, which means that the vowel is not followed by a consonant. This type of syllable often results in a long vowel sound because the vowel is not closed off by a consonant.

The selection that includes "she," "me," and "robot" contains words that fit this definition perfectly. In these words, the vowels are at the end of the syllables (e.g., "she" is a single syllable with a long 'e' sound, "me" is also a single syllable with a long 'e', and "ro-bot" has its first syllable "ro" which ends with a vowel and has a long 'o' sound).

Other options consist mostly of closed syllables, where the presence of a consonant at the end of the syllable creates a short vowel sound. Thus, "bump," "men," "picnic," "hat," "map," "tap," "bat," "sit," and "pot" all end with consonants, preventing the vowels within them from forming open syllables.

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