"Talk" as retold by Courlander and Herzog is an example of a 'humorous essay' which is a form of nonfiction writing. In such writing forms, the author uses humor to drive across a point often with the use of hyperboles and understatements.
Thunder, blue skies, and Cotten and candy
it is I think Congress...
Displace, move, remove, back out,<span>depart
These may help.
I hope I helped! ♥</span>