Question

Read this excerpt from The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff

One of his fellow Mercury astronauts, Scott Carpenter, gave the famous send-off, "Godspeed, John Glenn.”

10, 9, 8 . . .

The final countdown sequence commenced.

. . . 7, 6, 5, 4 . . .

The Mercury-Atlas 6 rumbled, shedding its icy condensation.



. . . 3, 2, 1.



Liquid fire spewed forth from the rocket’s exhaust as Friendship 7 was hoisted into the sky!



What effect did the authors most likely intend to achieve by ordering the information in this way?

Answer 1

The authors most likely intended to create a sense of excitement and anticipation by ordering the information in this way.

Step-by-step explanation:

The authors most likely intended to create a sense of excitement and anticipation by ordering the information in this way.

By starting with the famous send-off from Scott Carpenter, followed by the countdown sequence and the rocket launching into the sky, the authors build up suspense and engage the reader in the thrilling moment of liftoff.