Answer:
I'd like to say it's dialogue as the other terms don't quite fit. I'm not 100% sure though.
Explanation:
You need to take the main parts out of the excerpt to figure out what the excerpt is trying to teach you as the reader. After you determine that you must figure out what the main idea is and the topic of the excerpt.
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Nurturer, Doctor, Engineer
In the conversation with his parents, Jonas reveals his nerves about assignments. His parents assure him that the Elders pay attention to each child and determine the best assignment based on the person's strengths and attributes. His father talks about his two friends which were assigned as Doctor and Engineer. In one instance his friend was surprised and in the other it was what his friend had wanted all along. We also know that some people are assigned as Laborers and that is not something Jonas wants.
University help prepare you for your job in the world. It helps improve your social skills as well as get you ready for business meetings, or anything that has to do with your future career.
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