1. Why is “The Spider and the Wasp" an expository essay? A. It informs readers about the behavior of tarantulas and wasps. B. It tries to persuade readers to consider tarantulas as good pets. C. It contains the author's memory of a meaningful time in his life. D. It entertains readers with amusing fictional stories about insects.

a. conversing outside

explanation:

conversing outside is an example of a communication style.

i hope this you, and have a wonderful day!

the correct answer is d. in john paston's letter written friday, 14, 1476, he expresses his fear that he may have to go to war.

indeed, although the black death was ravaging europe, the pastons were relatively safe from it due to their social status as they were part of the landed gentry. it is clear that the vast majority of the victims of the pandemic were the poor. the reason why he is weary of having to go to war is because at the particular time england was also devastated by the war of the roses and paston, being a courtesan was inevitably involved.