The Fermi Paradox (line 10) explains why

The figurative language in line 19 suggests that intelligent extraterrestrials

Alex’s death (lines 33 and 34) is expressed using which literary device?

Lines 39 through 44 suggest that extraterrestrials may

In line 64, the word “primal” most nearly means

Lines 67 through 76 serve to show the historical

As used in line 81, “resonant” most nearly means

According to the narrator, “the voice of creation” (line 83) is the result of

Which statement best represents a central idea of the text?

The term “petered out” in line 3 most nearly means

The figurative language in lines 7 and 8 conveys the men’s

The men are most likely called “survivors” (line 9) because they have

The repetition of the word “once” in lines 9 and 18 supports a central idea about

Which phrase supports a central idea?

The metaphor in lines 6 and 7 (“But as we … wiring upgrade”) serves to

The goal of “synaptic pruning” (lines 14 and 15) is to alter the brain cortex’s

The primary purpose of lines 19 and 20 is to

The description of the brain’s development in lines 19 through 30 implies that as the brain matures,

Lines 31 through 34 (“When this development … does this work clumsily”) imply that the process of normal maturation is

Lines 51 through 53 contribute to the effectiveness of the text by

As used in lines 54 and 55, the term “executive regions” most likely refers to areas of the brain that

As used in the text, the word “plasticity” (line 70) refers to the brain’s

Lines 88 through 90 provide information that is

Which statement best identifies the main effect of the myelination process?