Question

question 6 of 10
in the war of the worlds, why does wells choose to have martians instead of
a more realistic enemy attack england?

a. to educate the british people on how to fight back if an unknown
enemy attacked

b. to illustrate how exciting an alien attack would be to the audience

c. to analyze the advanced weapons and technology a race like the
martians could have

d. to emphasize what could happen if an enemy caught england
with its guard down

Explanation:

Wells uses Martians to create an otherworldly, unforeseen threat that highlights vulnerability. A realistic enemy might carry political baggage or be seen as preventable, but Martians—unknown and technologically superior—force reflection on England’s overconfidence in its security, making the warning about being unprepared more impactful.

Answer:

D. To emphasize what could happen if an enemy caught England with its guard down