How fast can you run in a second? Six feet? A couple of meters? In that same second, light would travel more than 900 million feet (about 300 million meters). That's almost from Earth to the Moon! This length can be called a light second because it is the distance light travels in a second. (A "kid second" would be those six feet you just sprinted.) —A Black Hole Is NOT a Hole, Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano

Evaluate the author’s use of description in this passage. How does she help you understand what a light second is? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

  match the example to the term.   1. formal standard english: by the power vested in me as a minister of the gospel, i now pronounce you man and wife. what god has joined together, let not man put asunder.2. colloquial english:   congratulations, jim and sarah. we're very happy for you. you for inviting us3. technical text: to register online at smith's bridal, complete the form below and press "enter." (directions, instructions or explanation) 4. regional dialect y'all make a fine couple! i reckon you'll be happy. 5. informational text: the photographer said he would photoshop in a better picture of the uncooperative flower girl.6. jargon: the aforementioned parties, in entering into said agreement, hereby mutually swear that they have, to the best of their abilities, provided a truthful representation of their intent . .   (legal jargon)7. informal standard english: way to go, guys! you'll do great! (no conjunctions used)8. slang: hey, just chill out. (used by a particular profession or group)9. literary text: entreat me not to leave thee or to refrain from following after thee. for whither thou goest i will go (bible)

Basketball is the subject.