Which of the following sentences most clearly uses topical organization? a. do you have problems with mosquitoes and gnats? fabulous exterminators can ! b. we've gathered at this conference to discuss three things: poverty, war, and disease. c. killer bees have spread up from south america into mexico and the united states. d. first, gather all the painting supplies you need. next, lay them out on a work bench.

The answer is B.

 Topical  or logical organization can be used when someone is planning a presentation or speech that contains several ideas that are interrelated. As the sentence A shows: the objective of the conference is to discuss topics that have some connection among them, as problems that affect some countries: poverty, war and disease.

B. Do you have problems with mosquitoes and gnats? Fabulous Exterminators can help!

Explanation:

This is the sentence that most clearly uses the problem-solution organization. In a problem-solution organization, the author introduces a problem or complication that requires a solution. Afterwards, he proceeds to explain what the solution is. This is a very effective structure as it links two ideas in a clear and practical way. In this example, the problem that we find is mosquitoes and gnats. The solution that the author suggests is that of hiring "Fabulous Exterminators."

D

Explanation:

The example of indirect thought make us infer and further examine wordings to find the deeper truth/opinion. This is the correct answer by all means

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A. Mountains rose like giant guardians, their arms folded; they told all who drew near, "Stay back."

B."You won't believe the news!" Yuri shouted. "Cassie is going to have a baby, and it's a girl!"

C.The rowers steered their canoe across a stripe of sunlight on the lake and breathed in the crisp air.

D.The day was beautiful and filled everyone with a feeling of optimism and undeniable contentment.

B - The violin sang a sad song of lost loves, and old faded memories is the best example of an allusion.

An allusion does not clearly or explicity state something - it is indirect. The other examples clearly stated what they were 'like' and therefore are not allusions.

B

Explanation:

D. Beneath the surface of the putrid swamp came a gurgling that suggested the ghosts of those who died here were drowning still.    

Explanation:

Imagery is a literary device that uses a vivid and descriptive language that evokes pictures or ideas in our minds that appeals to our senses, be it our sight, hearing, smell, taste or touch.

The two options that best fits this definition is B and D: They are both descriptive and B appeals to our sight, while D appeals to our senses of smell and sight. However, the option that has a somber, dark and negative mode here is D because it describes an awful and smelly atmosphere (the putrid swamp) and it talks about death, ghosts, and suffering (the ghosts of those who died here were drowning still).

D. The acrobat jumped from platform to platform like Mario.

Explanation:

An allusion is a phrase used to bring something to mind without explicity mentioning it, in this case, the allusion to Mario, isn´t specifyin the Mario Bros from the nintendo games, it´s just saying mario and by the context that it was jumping from platform to platform you can infer what he is talking about.

Hun, you'll need to put the sentences up so we can know which to choose from.

Explanation:

Imagery is most clearly used to create a negative mood in point B. Beneath the surface of the putrid swamp cane a gurgling that suggested the ghosts of those who died here were drowning still.

The creation of mood starts with diction (the choosing of words from the writer). Emotional implication of words is the most important factor to create a certain atmosphere. In this case, the negative connotation of words builds up a particular imagery that creates a negative perception for the reader, which eventually leads to a negative mood.