Question

1. dok 3 how does the author develop the main idea across the passage? a. by listing events in strict chronological order with dates and statistics b. by comparing earlier motivations and portrayals of space exploration with modern motivations and portrayals, showing a clear shift in perspective c. by explaining the steps of how rockets are built and launched d. by arguing that space exploration should stop because it costs too much

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage doesn't list events with dates/statistics, so A is wrong.
• Option B: The passage compares earlier sci - fi (portrayed space as battlefield, reflecting political tensions) with modern narratives (focus on cooperation, innovation, survival), showing a shift in perspective on space exploration. This matches the main idea development.
• Option C: The passage isn't about explaining rocket building/launch steps, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The passage doesn't argue to stop space exploration due to cost, so D is wrong.

Answer:

B. By comparing earlier motivations and portrayals of space exploration with modern motivations and portrayals, showing a clear shift in perspective