Question 6 of 21 Read the following passage:
And before we judge them too harshly we must remember
what ruthless and utter destruction our own species has
wrought not only upon animals such as the vanquished
bison and the dodo, but upon its own inferior races,
-HG Wells, The War of the Worlds
This passage is from a science fiction story about an allen Invasion of Earth
What effect does the phrase "ruthless and utter destruction' most likely have
on readers?
O A. It builds suspense because its tone is call but its words are
disturbing
B. It causes people to think seriously about the dangers of
technology
C. It makes people lough, as its idea is ridiculous,
OD. It makes people feel proud of the history of colonialism