Question

question 6 2 points
most importantly, though, the highway bypass would have disastrous effects on the areas homeowners. as planned, the new road would cut directly through the middle of the ellwood acres subdivision. not only would this send more cars through the neighborhood, but these cars would be traveling at much higher speeds, putting children at risk. what is more, homeowners would have to deal with the increased noise and pollution that would result from such a heavily trafficked road. finally, the new road would cause residential properties to depreciate. this means that families who chose to move away would have to sell their homes for far less than their current value.
→ this passage would most likely be found in
a a personal letter from a son to his father
b a brochure for prospective homeowners in ellwood acres
c an encyclopedia article about the history of highways
d an editorial in a local newspaper

Explanation:

The passage discusses the negative impacts of a highway bypass on a neighborhood (Ellwood Acres subdivision). It presents an argumentative stance (against the bypass) which is typical of an editorial. An editorial in a local newspaper often addresses local issues and presents an opinion. A personal letter (a) would have a more informal tone and personal context. A brochure for prospective homeowners (b) would likely highlight positive aspects. An encyclopedia article (c) would be more factual and historical, not focused on a local - current - issue with an argumentative tone.

Answer:

d. an editorial in a local newspaper