Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon?

Which of the following are examples of the text feature called a "subheading"? There are 2 answers.

• The Superhuman Frontier

• Setting a Purpose

• From Disabled to Super-capable

• Informational Text by Ramez Naam

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CCSS.W.8.2A

The author included the section "The Superhuman Frontier" to--

• explain that bionics will do more than replace body parts

• express his uncertainty about the future of bionics

• convince readers that bionic body parts are dangerous

• inform readers which types of bionics they will receive

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

In paragraph 17, the author includes a series of questions to--

• express his confusion about the issue to readers

• inform readers about what is certain to happen

• encourage readers to think deeply about the issue

• entertain readers with impossible fantasies

Which idea is supported by information THROUGHOUT the selection?

• Bionics will improve intelligence and memory.

• Athletes with bionic body parts will perform better.

• Many people with disabilities already benefit from bionics.

• Bionics can improve human abilities in many ways.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

A call to action is--

• when Mr. Leal makes an announcement

• when your mom texts you

• when the author tells the reader what they ought to do or should do

• when the author asks a question

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1A

Which of the following are examples of a call to action? There are 2 answers.

• "Superhuman technology is on the horizon. Time to start thinking about what that means for us."

• "The debate has started already, of course."

• "We have a little while to consider these questions, but we ought to start."

• "When it's possible to make humans smarter, sharper, and faster, how will that affect us?"

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CCSS.RI.8.8