Read the passage, then answer the question that follows: People who like the idea of a plant that traps, kills, and eats meat love Venus Fly Traps. Despite that terrifying idea, the plants eat only tiny insects. In the sentence above, what is the purpose of the transition despite?

A. To summarize an idea
B. To show a contrast
C. To show a comparison
D. To introduce an idea

B. To show a contrast

Explanation:

In the given passage, the purpose of the transition despite is to show a contrast.

The first sentence tells us that people who like the idea of a plant that kills its prey and eats mean love venus fly traps. The second sentence tells us that venus fly traps eat only tiny insects. We can see that the content of these sentences is pretty different. Based on the first sentence, we could think that these plants are dangerous, but then, the second one tells us that they are actually harmless (unless you're an insect). The transition despite is used to connect these two sentences and emphasize the contrast.

it is the background information on the characters and setting explained at the beginning of the story. the exposition will often have information about events that happened before the story began. the exposition is often the very first part of the plot.