1. How does the author of the article frame, or
characterize, natural selection?
A The author characterizes natural selection as
a mindless, violent animal.
B The author personifies natural selection as a
malicious killer, putting the evolutionary
process in perspective by framing it with pre-
meditated intent instead of natural biology
and victims instead of prey.
C The author exaggerates the process of natural
selection, framing it in such a way to argue
against the "survival of the fittest" mentality.
D The author personifies natural selection as a
malicious killer, suggesting that humanity,
which is a link in the food chain, is as guilty as
the evolutionary practice.

Comparing and contrasting is a form of

Which words best describes the speakers?

Read the sentence. the great wave was inexpensive to purchase, costing only about the same as a double of noodles. since lots of copies could be printed and still look good, it made loads of money. which best revises this sentence to create a more formal style and tone? *the great wave was as cheap as buying a double of noodles. since lots of copies could be made and still look great, people started making piles of money. *the great wave was inexpensive to purchase, costing about the same as a double of noodles. since mass quantities could be produced and still look exquisite, it became highly profitable to sell. *the great wave cost next to nothing, practically the same as a double of noodles. since mass quantities could be produced and still look awesome, it became highly profitable to sell. *the great wave was inexpensive to purchase, similar to buying a double of noodles. since lots of copies could be made that still looked amazing, those who sold it made tons of money.