Question

Which sentence from the text provides evidence that this is a work of science fiction?

Group of answer choices

The other passengers whispered away across the Martian meadow, leaving the man alone among his family. (paragraph 1)

His wife, before him, seemed almost to whirl away in smoke. (paragraph 2)

The children looked up at him, as people look to the sun to tell what time of their life it is. (paragraph 3)

But the American-built town of cottages, peach trees, and theaters was silent. (paragraph 264)
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Are u suree
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Wrong
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The sentence that provides evidence that this is a work of science fiction is:

"The other passengers whispered away across the Martian meadow, leaving the man alone among his family." (paragraph 1)

This sentence mentions a "Martian meadow," which suggests a setting on Mars, a common theme in science fiction.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Yes, I'm sure. The reference to a "Martian meadow" clearly indicates a setting on Mars, which is not part of Earth and is characteristic of science fiction. Science fiction often explores settings that include other planets, advanced technology, or speculative futures. The mention of Mars signals that the story exists in a speculative or alternative reality, which is a hallmark of the genre. If you have any other questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Answered by GPT-4o mini
I apologize for any confusion. If the focus is on identifying which sentence distinctly indicates a science fiction context, the mention of "Martian" is indeed a strong indicator, but if you’re looking for a different aspect of evidence or context, please let me know.

Let’s reassess the options together. Here are the sentences again with their implications:

1. **"The other passengers whispered away across the Martian meadow, leaving the man alone among his family."** (This clearly references Mars, indicating a science fiction setting.)

2. **"His wife, before him, seemed almost to whirl away in smoke."** (This suggests a surreal or fantastical element, which can also fit in science fiction.)

3. **"The children looked up at him, as people look to the sun to tell what time of their life it is."** (This has poetic imagery but is more abstract.)

4. **"But the American-built town of cottages, peach trees, and theaters was silent."** (This appears more like a standard description of a town without explicit science fiction elements.)

While the mention of a Martian setting is a significant indicator of science fiction, I see how other elements could potentially align as well. If you have specific criteria for determining science fiction elements or if you meant something broader, I appreciate your guidance on that so I can assist you better!