Question

Use the outline of The Age of Humans below to answer the question.
How could an author write a closing statement for the explanatory text so that the reader feels challenged?
(1 point)
by giving a metaphor or analogy that relates to the specific topic provided in the text
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 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 using keywords in the introduction so the reader can form their own opinions and make a connection to the beginning of the text

Use the passage to answer the question.
Which answer choices explain what is left uncertain in this passage? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
why people are so surprised by Mr.
Hooper's appearance
what Mr. Hooper has on his face
what Mr. Hooper's role in the village is
how people in the village are dressed
why people are gathering in the village's meeting house

Answer 1

To answer both questions:

1. **Closing Statement for the Explanatory Text**: The best option for an author to write a closing statement that challenges the reader would be **"by suggesting that people in today's world can learn the effects of drought by continuing to study how ancient people dealt with it."** This option encourages the reader to think critically about past events and their relevance to contemporary issues.

2. **Uncertainties Left in the Passage**: The two correct answers that explain what is left uncertain in the passage are: **"why people are so surprised by Mr. Hooper's appearance"** and **"what Mr. Hooper has on his face."** These choices indicate a lack of clarity about the reactions of the villagers and the specifics of Mr. Hooper's appearance.