Well, denotative meaning refers to the literal meaning of a word. So, I guess the correct answer would be <span><u>long cracks in the surface of the earth</u>, because that is the definition of the word fault lines. The other options are too metaphorical, and would thus be considered to be a connotative, rather than denotative meaning.</span>
The correct answer is option one.
First, the author describes how Dominican dictator Trujillo requires tributes to be made in his name and provides a few examples. Secondly, Alvarez explains her father's reaction to one of Trujillo's praises. Finally, she depicts the moment her mother has to go through a humiliating tribute to a dictator she does not support.
The option that best reflects the technique the author uses to support her purpose on each excerpt is number 2) “The first excerpt uses facts and statistics, and the second excerpt is told as a story.” In the 1st excerpt the author uses credible sources and statistics to show a reality of refugees in Central America and their reasons for asking for asylum. In except 2 on the other hand, the author narrates a story in the 3er person to illustrate violence, drug and social context of a boy.
Option 1 is incorrect since no narrative skills (1st excerpt) nor quotations are used (2nd excerpt).
Option 3 is also incorrect since text 1 focuses on statistics, not on emotions. And text 2 does not use long explanations.
And option 4 is wrong since no strong words are used in text 1 and the second text is told in the 3rd person point of view instead of first person.
