Question

1. how does the author rebut the counterargument in paragraph 9 that technological advancement, as represented by the flying car, will make life \quick, convenient, and effortless\?

by providing real - life details that suggest flying cars would actually be unnecessary and highly impractical for everyday use
by drawing a parallel between life during the mid - twentieth - century baby boom and life as it was portrayed on a popular television show of the time
by quoting a prediction from a famous leader in the automobile industry suggesting that the invention of a flying car was almost inevitable
by describing how an entire generation of young television viewers was duped into believing a highly entertaining vision of the twenty - first century
clear all

Explanation:

To determine how the author rebuts the counterargument, we analyze each option:

• The first option says the author provides real - life details showing flying cars are unnecessary and impractical for daily use. This directly addresses rebutting the idea that flying cars make life quick, convenient, and effortless by showing their practical flaws.
• The second option about drawing a parallel between Baby Boom life and a TV show does not relate to rebutting the flying car counterargument.
• The third option quotes a prediction about flying cars being inevitable, which does not rebut the claim about their benefits.
• The fourth option about TV viewers being duped does not address the practicality of flying cars for daily life.

Answer:

A. By providing real - life details that suggest flying cars would actually be unnecessary and highly impractical for everyday use