Question 6 of 46 • (MACS) 2021 NY – English Language Arts 12 CR Summer Quarter 4
Read the excerpt from Greta Thunberg’s speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit.There will not be any solutions or plans presented in line with these figures here today, because these numbers are too uncomfortable. And you are still not mature enough to tell it like it is.You are failing us. But the young people are starting to understand your betrayal. The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us, I say: We will never forgive you.We will not let you get away with this. Right here, right now is where we draw the line. The world is waking up. And change is coming, whether you like it or not.
Answer
A
abductive, because the speaker makes a generalization about climate change
B
inductive, because the speaker starts with specific observations about the responsibility of youth
C
inductive, because the speaker moves toward a broad conclusion about older generations
D
abductive, because the speaker starts with a specific trend in CO2 usage