Q1: Humans Need/Let Robots

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What is the tone of the rhetorical question: 'Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV?'

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The tone suggests that trusting a scientific mission to those who run reality TV would be ridiculous.

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What does the word 'problematic' suggest in terms of connotation?

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'Problematic' has a negative connotation, indicating that something is troublesome or causes issues.

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What rhetorical device is used in the sentence: 'The risks of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution'?

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The author uses loaded language to emphasize the seriousness of the risks.

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What is one reason the author gives to support space exploration?

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Mining in space could be a source for useful materials.

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What rhetorical device does the author use to sum up her argument in paragraph 11?

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The author uses a rhetorical question.

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Define 'connotation'.

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Connotation is the feeling or idea that a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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What is loaded language?

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Loaded language is wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'grave risks' in the context of space exploration?

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It emphasizes the serious consequences that could arise from space exploration.

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What does the term 'sweeping generalization' mean?

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A sweeping generalization is a broad statement that applies to all cases without exceptions.