Question

Read the following passage:
And before we judge them too harshly we must remember
what ruthless and utter destruction our own species has
wrought, not only upon animals such as the vanquished
bison and the dodo, but upon its own inferior races.
-H. G. Wells, The War of the Worlds
This passage is from a science fiction story about an alien invasion of Earth.
What effect does the phrase "ruthless and utter destruction most likely have
on readers?
OA. It causes people to think seriously about the dangers of
technology.
OB. It makes people laugh, as its idea is ridiculous.
OC. It makes people feel proud of the history of colonialism.
OD. It builds suspense because its tone is calm but its words are
disturbing.

Answer 1

The effect that the phrase "ruthless and utter destruction" most likely has on readers is:

• A. It causes people to think seriously about the dangers of technology.

What is Science fiction?

Scientific fiction is a genre of literature that incorporates science into an imagined plot.

When the aliens invaded the territory, they must have introduced certain technology that caused destruction. Readers will thus be prompted to think about the dangers of technology.

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