Question

1. In the second paragraph of page 1, what does "infamous" mean? According to the text, what make

grizzly bears "infamous?"
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Answer 1

If you are infamous, you are known for something that is not very good. For instance, a well-know bank robber would be called infamous. The bank robber is famous for robbing banks which is a crime, therefore infamous.

In the case of a grizzly bear, bears are known for being big and scary, and for having sharp teeth and claws. These are not very good. Bears seen as scary are infamous.

On a separate and unrelated note, bears should not be scary. While they SHOULD be left alone, they aren’t nearly as vicious as people claim. A bear attack is most likely less likely to occur than a shark attack (which happens less often than lightning striking people).

Answer 2

In the context of the text, 'infamous' refers to the reputation of grizzly bears as being wild and dangerous. However, the illustration of Smokey the Bear shifts this perception to that of a safe, domesticated figure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word 'infamous' typically means well-known for some bad quality or deed. Based on the text provided, grizzly bears may be considered 'infamous' because of their wild and dangerous nature. However, it's important to note that the context provided discusses how the image of the bear has been transformed in a particular illustration. The original perception of danger is replaced by a domesticated father figure, namely Smokey the Bear, which serves as a voice for safety, suggesting that the 'infamous' aspect of the grizzly bears has been deliberately mitigated to create a positive and approachable ethos.