The correct answer among the choices provided is the third option. An exposition is a plot element that provides background information. It introduces the main characters, and establishes the conflict in a story. This gives idea to the viewers about the world the author is building.
If you turn the sentence around, it would "I am as empty and open as a jar." That would make it a simile.
Answer:
the missing options are:
a. expert testimony
b. brief example
c. metaphor
d. hypothetical example
e. simile
The answer is b. brief example.
Explanation:
By talking about how she failed when she tried to ride a bike many years ago, Alisha is setting a brief example that helps to understand the idea of her speech, and also catches the attention of the audience because is something that a lot of people can relate to or associate with similar experiences.
