Today's readers have more scientific knowledge than readers of previous
eras. what effect does that have on their reading of science fiction stories?
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a. they are less likely to believe the stories could be true.
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b. they are less likely to find the stories entertaining.
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c. they are more likely to know many of the stories' authors.
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d. they are more likely to be able to find the stories.

The effect of that on their reading of science fiction stories is that:

* They are less likely to believe the stories could be true.

Explanation:

That new generation has more knowledge about science can take a little bit of astonishment away as they know that many elements in the stories are not true, but we also need to take in consideration that knowing that a story is fictional does not take away the capacity of loving it and finding it interesting and amusing.

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explanation:

the answer to your question is d because the clause conveys the tone of the man in the excerpt, which is arrogant and cocky. hope that .