Which of the following examples illustrates a closed syllable?

A closed syllable is a type of syllable that ends in a consonant sound, which means the vowel in the syllable is typically short. In the choice provided, "Skittles" demonstrates this concept effectively. The first syllable "skit" ends with the consonant "t," creating a closed syllable that contains the short vowel sound /ɪ/.

To illustrate further, "Rolo" has an open syllable because it ends in a vowel sound, and the vowel 'o' is pronounced as a long vowel. "Mike" also exemplifies an open syllable, with 'i' making the long sound due to the presence of the silent 'e.' Similarly, "Heath" features a long vowel 'e' sound due to the silent 'h' at the end of the syllable, making it an open syllable as well.

Thus, "Skittles" stands out as it includes at least one closed syllable, while the other examples do not.