The correct answer is option <u>letter B</u> (expository). Both statements present facts about one topic, the disappearing bee colonies in the United States. Expository texts are fact-based texts and their main function is to inform the reader. They are usually found in articles, reports, and essays. In fact, Statement 1 can be found in an article from CNN Money (<em>Disappearing bees threaten ice cream sellers</em>). This type of texts supports the information presented with evidence about the topic in order to fulfill their function. Both statements expose not only information about the bee colonies but also supporting sentences that enrich the text. For instance, the following statement: “Without this army of migrant pollinators paying a visit for three weeks every year, the trees would fail to bear the almonds that are California's most valuable horticultural export.”. The statements are not narrative, since it would implicate telling a story and this is not the case. They are not descriptive, since the texts do not describe the bee colonies or who they disappeared. Finally, the statements are not about facts and opinions, or persuasive, since they do not present any opinion from the author. Only <u>facts</u> are exposed.
My personal hell is the thought that we never leave our bodies when we die, we are stuck with our own self conscience slowly driving ourselves mad for the rest of eternity in literal dead silence.
Plot techniques are elements that an author uses in writing in order to convey specific information. These methods are used in order to develop the narrative in an efficient or creative way. In the story "Condensed Milk," several techniques are employed to make the story deeper or more interesting.
Two examples of these methods are the use of irony and foreshadowing.
Irony occurs when a particular statement appears to be something in the surface, while in reality being something different. When Shestakov encourages the rest of the men to go forward, he promises that no harm will come to them. This is an ironic statement considering how dangerous their mission will be.
This is also an example of foreshadowing, as it suggest to the reader that problems will befall the men:
‘Let’s go farther,’ said Shestakov.
‘Don’t worry, it won’t kill us. Your socks will stay in one Piece!
Foreshadowing occurs when an author suggests to the reader that certain events will take place later in the narrative.