Reasons for Space Exploration
Which of the following is one main reason the author gives for exploring space?
A. To find new shopping centers
B. To learn more about our universe
C. To take vacations in space
D. To escape from homework
B. To learn more about our universe
Which one of these is NOT a reason author's write
A. To Persuade
B. To Expose
C. To Inform
D. To Entertain
B. To Expose
What is a rhetorical question?
A. A question that needs an answer
B. A question that shows confusion
C. A question used in a survey
D. A question used to make a point
D. A question used to make a point
An argument is...
A. Evidence and Support
B. Evidence and Logical Appeals
C. Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
D. Evidence and Emotional Appeals
C. Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
Define "tone"
A. The sound of someone’s voice
B. The author’s attitude toward a topic
C. The rhythm of the sentences
D. The main idea of a text
What do spinoff technologies help with in the argument?
A. Playing new video games
B. Creating new clothes
C. Flying cars
D. Medicine, food, and safety
D. Medicine, food, and safety
What is the author's main purpose of writing Challenges of Space Exploration?
A. To convince readers to explore space
B. To tell a funny story about astronauts
C. To describe her favorite planet
D. To argue that space travel is pointless
A. To convince readers to explore space
What is repetition?
A. Saying the same word or phrase to create emphasis
B. Using a question to make people think
C. Telling a story from memory
D. Writing in all capital letters
A. Saying the same word or phrase to create emphasis
This quotation is not an arguable claim
A. "And have you noticed all the weather lately?"
B. "We shouldn't keep all our eggs in one fragile basket."
C. "It's a huge, dangerous project."
D. "We were born on Earth."
A. "And have you noticed all the weather lately?"
What is the author's overall tone in Challenges for Space Exploration?
A. Angry
B. Sarcastic
C. Inspiring
D. Confused
C. Inspiring
In paragraph 5, the author says we shouldn’t “keep all our eggs in this increasingly fragile basket.” What does this metaphor mean?
A. Earth could be destroyed, so we should find another place to live.
B. Space is full of eggs.
C. The Earth is already perfect.
D. We should protect only animals, not planets.
A. Earth could be destroyed, so we should find another place to live
Which sentence best supports the author's purpose?
A. “I could tell you all those things: all the reasons we should find some way to live away from this planet.”
B. “And have you noticed the weather lately?”
C. “It’s a huge, dangerous, maybe impossible project.”
D. “Of course, Earth is the only planet we know of.”
A. “I could tell you all those things: all the reasons we should find some way to live away from this planet.”
In paragraph 2, the author repeats the word “there” (“What’s up there? Could we go there? Maybe we could go there?”). What effect does this have?
A. It shows space isn’t special.
B. It emphasizes the idea of going to space.
C. It explains how big space is.
D. It shows fear of space travel.
B. It emphasizes the idea of going to space
Which two quotations show uncertainty?
A. "Because it's something human beings do" and "Voyagers carefully planned their journeys."
B. "It might be a good plan, if humanity is lucky..." and "All the reasons we should, if we manage that..."
C. "But it's never stopped humans from trying anyway." and "Humanity was born on Earth."
B. "It might be a good plan, if humanity is lucky..." and "All the reasons we should, if we manage that..."
What tone does the word hostile create in the story?
A. Silly
B. Dangerous
C. Calm
D. Hopeful
B. Dangerous
What reason does the author give in paragraph 6 for exploring space?
A. To unite people behind a peaceful project
B. To prove that space travel is impossible
C. To make humans feel superior
D. To stop scientific progress
A. To unite people behind a peaceful project
Which detail shows the author's belief that space exploration can bring people together?
A. “Because it’s something human beings do.”
B. “It might be good for us to unite behind a project that doesn’t involve killing one another.”
C. “One good meteor strike and we all join the dinosaurs.”
D. “Humanity was born on Earth.”
B. “It might be good for us to unite behind a project that doesn’t involve killing one another.”
Why does the author repeat “I could tell you” in paragraphs 4–8?
A. To sound unsure
B. To fill space in her argument
C. To make fun of space travel
D. To list many reasons to explore space
D. To list the many reasons to explore space
What evidence does the author use to support her argument?
A. Stories about alien life
B. Examples comparing space to sea explorers
C. A list of future inventions
D. Statistics about astronauts
B. Examples comparing space to sea explorers
How does the author’s tone help make her argument persuasive?
A. It makes readers laugh.
B. It motivates readers to believe in exploration.
C. It scares readers about space.
D. It sounds robotic and factual.
B. It motivates readers to believe in exploration.
What idea best summarizes Ann Leckie’s reasons for space exploration?
A. Humans should explore because Earth is boring.
B. Exploring space is a waste of resources.
C. Humans explore to survive, learn, and grow together.
D. We should stay on Earth to avoid danger.
C. Humans explore to survive, learn, and grow together
How does the author's purpose connect to our world today?
A. She warns people to stop using technology.
B. She believes exploring space is only for scientists.
C. She encourages curiosity and teamwork for the future.
D. She wants humans to stay on Earth.
C. She encourages curiosity and teamwork for the future
Which rhetorical question encourages readers to think about the future?
A. “What’s up there?”
B. “Are we going to stay here?”
C. “Could we go there?”
D. “Why bother?”
B. "Are we going to stay here?"
How does the author respond to people who say space travel is too risky or expensive?
A. She agrees and gives up her argument.
B. She jokes about how scary space is.
C. She admits it’s hard but says humans always explore anyway.
D. She ignores their opinions completely.
C. She admits it's hard but says humans always explore anyway
Which tone would NOT fit this essay?
A. Sarcastic
B. Serious
C. Hopeful
D. Inspiring