Nikhil Bauer

English

2 May, 11:29

In general, readers today have a better understanding of science than readers in 1898. How would the tone of the passage's narrator have affected readers in 1898 versus readers today?

A. It would have seemed more insulting, since the narrator seems to belittle the readers.

B. It would have seemed more frightening, since the narrator is so knowledgeable about science.

C. It would have seemed far too complicated to understand.

D. It would have seemed more credible, since the narrator speaks with scientific authority.