Imagery, in a literary text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to their work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Powerful forms of imagery engage all of the senses.
the correct ans is fictional
I think that a is the answer
The best word choice for the underlined portion is C. a drastic increase in unemployment.
<h3>What is Diction?</h3>
This refers to the word choice that is used by a writer in a literary work to show the way the author wants to communicate.
Hence, we can see that from the given text, the underlined portion talks about the massive loss of jobs, and this is shown in option C which says that it would drastically increase unemployment.
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Answer:
a) The speaker of the lines is Mrs. Alsop, talking about the two aliens in her house.
b) They could not stay for supper because they are in a hurry to leave earth and fly towards their home.
c) Mr. Rafferty wanted to know where these creatures came from.
Explanation:
The short story "The Star Ducks" by Bill Brown is a science fictional story of how an alien couple came visiting earth, specifically the farm of Alfred Alsop. The news reporter from The Times Mr. Rafferty had been sent to investigate a phone call about 'some plane' crashing in that place. But once he got there, he fund nothing.
The lines in the questions were said by the lady of the farm, Mrs. Alsop who had been entertaining and talking to their 'alien' friends. She had invited them to stay a bit longer for 'supper' but since they were in a hurry to get to their destination, they had to decline and not stay longer.
The reporter Rafferty wanted to know what their names are and also where they came from.