Question

part a in \the face,\ the author uses satire to—
warn people that the environment can change quickly.
provide proof that tourism damages rock formations.
highlight strategies for dealing with annoying people.
expose absurdities in a world dominated by social media.
part b how does the narrators perspective most clearly help meet the authors purpose identified in part a?
the narrators breezy, self - satisfied tone and his criticism of \all of these self - absorbed people\ make his own preoccupation with getting a selfie even more absurd.
the narrators serious, outraged tone and his criticism of \all of these self - absorbed people\ make his experiences with annoying people compelling for readers.
the narrators serious, outraged tone and his shock at seeing \a sheer cliff of jumbled rock\ emphasize his commitment to the preservation of the environment.
the narrators breezy, self - satisfied tone and his shock at seeing \a sheer cliff of jumbled rock\ emphasize the dangers that tourism can pose.

Explanation:

For Part A, satire is often used to expose and ridicule absurdities. In the context of social - media dominance, it's a common target for satire. For Part B, the narrator's self - absorbed nature while criticizing others for being self - absorbed is a classic satirical device.

Answer:

Part A: expose absurdities in a world dominated by social media.
Part B: The narrator's breezy, self - satisfied tone and his criticism of "all of these self - absorbed people" make his own preoccupation with getting a selfie even more absurd.