At the end of the copyright period, a creative work such as a book or song becomes ______.
A) more valuable to the person or company that owns the copyright
B) protected from use by anyone other than the author or creator
C) available for public use with the payment of a royalty fee
D) available for public use free of charge
E) a target for online piracy

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At the end of the copyright period, the creative work becomes available for public use free of charge. This means that the work enters the public domain and can be used by anyone without having to pay a royalty fee or seek permission from the author or creator.

At the End of the Copyright Period, a Creative Work