The Great Silence

In the first 3 paragraphs, what assumptions does the author make?

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In the first three paragraphs, Why does the narrator feel “ignored” despite humans’ search for extraterrestrial intelligence?

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In the first three paragraphs, What tone does the narrator use—bitter, resigned, amused?

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What does it feel like to go unheard? Can you relate to the parrot?

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In paragraphs 4-9, summarize the scientific theories humans propose (e.g., extinction, hidden life).

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In paragraphs 4-9, summarize the parrot’s observations on human destructiveness.

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In paragraphs 4-9, How does Chiang use irony here?

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Using paragraphs 4-9 create a tweet that captures this: "I had to explain the parrot’s view on the Fermi Paradox in one tweet, it would be: _____________"

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In paragraphs 10-15, As you read, and tracked the parrot’s emotions throughout the story, how do its feelings shift from the beginning to the end, and what do these changes reveal about its perspective on humanity?

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In paragraphs 10-15, What contradictions exist in how humans view intelligence?

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