Introductory statement: For at least five centuries,people from the region near the Qinling Mountains incentral China went into Dayu Cave to retrieve waterand pray. Some of them marked their visits withgraffiti—bold black text against the yellow-brownishwalls—that recorded the droughts that sent them tothe cave’s Dragon Lake.

Question

Thesis statement: Scientists have matched thosechronicles with chemical data compiled form thecave itself and found evidence that more hard timescould be ahead.
Main points:
The graffiti recorded at least 70 visits to thecave by locals.
Humans around the world have marked theirvisits to caves with graffiti, but these are thefirst known cave writings to record detailsabout drought.
Caves themselves can reveal evidence oflocal climate through the formations ornonformations of stalactites and stalagmites.
Climate has a massive influence on societyand our highly industrialized society will bejust as impacted by drought as people were inpre-industrial society.
A)
Use the outline of
The Age of Humans below
to answer the question.
How could an author write a closing statementfor the explanatory text so that the reader feelschallenged?
(1 point)
by using keywords in the introduction so
the reader can form their own opinions
and make a connection to the beginning
of the text
by sharing a relevant quote from an
expert that further explains the impact
that this type of problem can have on the
people of all time periods
by suggesting that people in today’s world
can learn the effects of drought by
continuing to study how ancient people
dealt with it
by giving a metaphor or analogy that
relates to the specific topic provided in
the text

Answer 1

An effective closing statement that challenges the reader could be framed as follows:

"Just as those who sought solace in the depths of Dayu Cave faced the harsh reality of drought, we too find ourselves at a crossroads in our climate history. The ancient graffiti serves as a stark reminder that, like our predecessors, we must confront the consequences of our environment. The lessons inscribed on those cave walls urge us to take action now, for our future may rely on understanding how past generations navigated their struggles. How will we etch our own legacy in the face of impending climate challenges?"

This structure uses the initial theme of the text, connects it to contemporary issues, and encourages the reader to reflect on their role in responding to climate changes, thereby creating a sense of challenge.