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.

b. we are called to honor our own words of reverent prayer with resolution in the deeds we must perform to preserve peace and the hope of freedom.

the correct answer should be a