Question

1. in \let robots take the stars,\ caffall describes space as \hostile.\ what does this words denotation suggest? a. dangerous and unwelcoming b. exciting and mysterious c. beautiful and inspiring d. distant but peaceful 17. when alarcón calls humans \pioneers of the unknown,\ what is the connotative meaning of \pioneers\? a. people who settle land for farming b. machines programmed to collect samples c. scientists who study data from afar d. people who bravely enter new frontiers 18. caffall refers to robots as \dependable machines.\ what is the connotation of \dependable\ in this context? a. boring but functional b. reliable and efficient c. fragile and temporary d. advanced but unpredictable

Explanation:

• For question 16: The denotation of "hostile" means dangerous and unwelcoming.
• For question 17: The connotative meaning of "pioneers" as used here is people who bravely enter new frontiers.
• For question 18: The connotation of "dependable" in the context of robots is reliable and efficient.

Answer:

1. A. Dangerous and unwelcoming
2. D. People who bravely enter new frontiers
3. B. Reliable and efficient