Comparing and Contrasting Two Versions of The War of the Worlds
Question 14 • NY-English Language Arts 12 CR
Read the passage.UFOs, or unidentified flying objects, are often the topic of science fiction novels. In reality, UFOs are often aircraft, kites, clouds, or meteors that observers are unable to recognize at first glance. A UFO near Roswell, New Mexico, made headlines in the mid-twentieth century and remains a pop-culture phenomenon. In more modern history, satellite launches have caused rocket debris that is often observed and reported as a UFO.
Answer
A
to inform readers about the term "UFO"
B
to entertain readers with a story of a UFO landing
C
to inform readers about government record-keeping
D
to persuade readers to report UFOs to authorities
Explanation
The passage explains what UFO means and gives examples of things people may mistake for UFOs, such as aircraft, clouds, meteors, and rocket debris. Its purpose is to inform readers about the term “UFO,” not to tell a fictional landing story, discuss government records, or urge readers to report sightings.
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