Which of the following elements in a literary selection would identify a passage as a comedy rather than another genre of fiction?

D). Natural consequences do not occur as expected.

Explanation:

As per the question, option D i.e. 'Natural consequences do not occur as expected' displays the element present in a literary selection that would assist in identifying a particular passage as a comedy instead of any other genre of fiction. When the expected or reasonable consequence does not occur as a response to the rising action in the plot and rather occurring unexpectedly evoke humor in the narrative and gives a comic element to it. This unexpected turn of events would divert the logic and provide a comic effect to the story. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

16.) true

17.) true

18.) it doesn't say

19.) true

20.) false

explanation:

answer is b,

"the tracer looks harmless in flight, but the pilot’s bitten lips and white knuckles suggest how dangerous it can be."

it was correct.