The Promise of America: Different Genres' Approaches to the Same Topic
Question 23 • Language Arts 8 - ELA3008 IC
Read the excerpt from Chapter Two of Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.In this model, the sun was at the center of the solar system, and Earth, along with other planets, orbited around it (this idea was revolutionary, but it wasn't brand new—remember Aristarchus?).
Answer
A
to create a transition between the discussion of historical models and new contributions
B
to emphasize the importance of revisiting prior knowledge to understand ideas
C
to remind the reader that Aristarchus was mentioned in the previous chapter
D
to connect earlier information about Aristarchus to the new idea being introduced