3. Which of the following best expresses the author’s main purpose in this text?

A
to criticize the newest generation’s obsession with rapidly advancing technology
B
to advocate for a purely scientific rather than commercial view of space
C
to explain why space colonization was so popular in the mid-twentieth century
D
to discuss why space colonization has re-emerged in popular culture and why it is flawed

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage?

The opening stanza portray a frightened narrator fleeing though darkness. how does it rhythm reflect and enhance its meaning

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.