The correct option is 2)Argumentative: In an argumentative text you discuss a subject or problem from different perspectives. At this time, Anna Quindlen the author of "A quilt of a country" states that although the great diversity found in America creates a lot of problems in the cities, it also serves as a quality to make America more special, and for this she uses a literature metaphor: Quilt, to put into other perspective her intention in the text. Although the author recurs to real episodes happend in America It's not autobiografical because doesn't talk about a particular person's life. It's not fictional because most of information is based on real facts, although uses literature metaphors to make the idea clearer.
Edgar Allan Poe uses unique diction to create a melancholic mood in his story. By using words like “fearing” and “dark,” he creates an aesthetic that’s fitting to the Romantic era. The use of imagery plays an important role in all of poe’s tales. His vivid descriptions creates an image of the story in the reader’s head.
number 2 in question 1, and number 4 (sorry if it was not useful)
In the sentence "<span><em>If you finish your yard work, you can take the car to the movie.</em>", the first clause (</span>If you finish your yard work,) is a dependent clause as it depends on the second clause (<span>you can take the car to the movie.) in order to have complete meaning. This sentence starts with <em>If</em> (adverb of condition). An elliptical clause contains the omission of something that is implied. An adjective clause describes nouns and pronouns. A noun clause acts as a pronoun. Because, with the exception of option D, none happen in this sentence, your best answer is option D.</span>