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1. Identify What is the thesis that the author develops throughout this
essay? What evidence and examples support that thesis?
2. Summarize What are some of the limitations of our five senses? Give
a few examples from the text.
3. Compare The author compares parapsychology and science. Why does
Tyson compare these two methods of learning about the world? What
differences does he find?
4. Evaluate The author uses an ironic, sarcastic tone throughout the essay.
Was his tone effective in helping him make his point? Why or why not?
5. Notice & Note Give one example of how this essay challenged your
understanding of science and of your five senses. Support your ideas
with text evidence.
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