Question

1. what is a reflective essay?

an essay that presents different theories about why an event happened
an essay that examines the meaning and significance of an event or situation
an essay that persuades readers to take action on an issue of concern
an essay that summarizes the plot of a literary work

Explanation:

A reflective essay focuses on personal experiences, analyzing their meaning and significance. It's not about presenting theories (first option), persuading (third option), or summarizing a plot (fourth option).

Answer:

an essay that examines the meaning and significance of an event or situation