Question

read the article and answer the following questions

1. what is the best meaning of the phrase \cool the hype\ as it is used in paragraph 2?

a. increase interest
b. lower expectations
c. increase excitement
d. lower the temperature

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "cool the hype", we analyze each option:

• Option a: "Increase interest" is the opposite of "cooling" hype, so incorrect.
• Option b: "Hype" often relates to over - inflated expectations. "Cool the hype" would logically mean reducing or lowering those expectations.
• Option c: "Increase excitement" goes against the idea of "cooling" and is incorrect.
• Option d: "Lower the temperature" is a literal interpretation, but "hype" is figurative, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

b. Lower expectations