Use the passage from “The Aunt, the Butterfly, and Their Chemical Warfare With the Oregano Plan” by Nsikan Akpan to answer the

Question

question.
How does the author effectively communicate the interactions in the passage?
(1 point)
By referencing reputable studies and
scientists to build credibility with the
audience.
By using a mixture of descriptive and
sequential text structure to demonstrate the
interconnected nature of the ants,
butterflies, and oregano plants.
By employing loaded language to indicate
the dire consequences for the social
parasites.
By using a compare/contrast text structure
to explain the survival strategies of the ants,
butterflies, and oregano plants.

Answer 1

The author effectively communicates the interactions in the passage primarily by using a mixture of descriptive and sequential text structure to demonstrate the interconnected nature of the ants, butterflies, and oregano plants. This approach allows the reader to understand how each element interacts and affects the others within the ecosystem.