what is the text structure of this text?
problem and solution
Explanation:
the problem would be the highlighted sentence, the solution would be "They're considering using a type of gene-editing tool known as a gene drive"
This is because the start of the passage explains that these birds are going extinct because of a mistake they made before, they don't want to make a mistake again, so they offer a well thought out plan, which is to use a type of gene editing tool known as a gene drive.
Tone or the Rebuttal. Try to include more details next time. ;)
Answer:
They usually bow to their elders. Japanese people call others with their last name. In contrary, close female Filipino friends may hug and kiss when they greet while close male friends may hug and tap each other's back or just by a handshake. They don't bow when they greet someone.
Answer:
Personification.
Examples:
“The sun smiled down on us.”
'The story jumped off the page.”
“The light danced on the surface of the water.”