Question

Read this excerpt from “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury in which Leonard Mead considers how technology has isolated people:

Everything went on in the tomblike houses at night now, he thought, continuing his fancy.

Which statement best introduces this information in an essay?

A. As Leonard walks the empty streets at night, he considers the houses to be like tombs that have isolated people from each other.
B. While walking the empty streets at night, Leonard muses on the isolating effects of technology, thinking, “Everything went on in the tomblike houses at night now.”
C. Leonard Mead ridicules his neighbors’ dependence on TV, the latest form of technology, and how it replaces all forms of human contact, calling their homes “tomblike.”
D. “Everything went on in the tomblike houses at night now, he thought, continuing his fancy, “Leonard muses as he walks the empty streets at night.

Answer 1

Answer: B. While walking the empty streets at night, Leonard muses on the isolating effects of technology, thinking, “Everything went on in the tomblike houses at night now.”

Step-by-step explanation: When introducing an information in an essay or any text, it is important to take in consideration certain aspects, like, for example, the introduction should not be redundant or repetitive compared to the information it introduces. It also should help explain the information. In this case, the correct answer is option B, because it helps to explain that Leonard compares the houses to tombs, because of the isolating effects of technology.

Answer 2

i just took it and its b