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What is the central idea of this passage from Tyson’s essay?

Black holes and stars are both gigantic balls of gas.

Black holes are a dangerous and powerful force in the universe.

Black holes eat anything that comes within their reach.

Red giants are protected from black holes by their size.

Identify the two messages Tyson conveys within this passage.

Our universe is filled with powerful but fascinating objects.

Stars near the center of a galaxy move at very high speeds.

Despite the complexity of the universe, humans can understand how it works.

Some galaxies have a black hole at their center that eats stars.

Which statement best describes how Tyson conveys the message that humans are no match for the power of a black hole?

He uses reason to explain how tidal forces form in a black hole.

He defines the terms he uses so that readers will understand black holes.

He uses the word “you” and vivid imagery to create the experience of a black hole.

He uses text structure to compare and contrast humans and black holes.

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