Reference no: EM133455560

Questions:

1. Discuss what the idiomatic phrase, "what's right in front of them." suggests about human behavior.
2. In paragraph 2, mark "Why aren't they interested in listening to our voices?" The narrator's question is a rhetorical one. Discuss the likely message the narrator is sending by posing this question.
3. Highlight the question in paragraph 3. Analyze what message the parrot is likely sending with this question and what it can reveal about the parrot's viewpoint.
4. In paragraph 6, the narrator confirms that parrots are very smart to use the strategy other "intelligent species" may be using to escape detection. Explain why does the narrator attest that this is "a wise strategy"
5. What is the narrator's likely purpose may be for pointing out the absence of a cacophony of sounds in the universe?
6. Identify the repeated phrase in paragraphs 17-19. Analyze other details that relate to sending a message.
7. How does these details support the topic of communication?
8. How are both meanings of aspiration related in paragraph 28?
9. Why does the narrator not think humans who eavesdrop on aliens will recognize what they hear?
10. Why does the narrator think humans find joy in the primal activity of making sounds?
11. The narrator says "the Big Bang" continues to echo in the universe. What does the narrator think the Big Bang's reverberation symbolizes?
12. Although humans did not act badly on purpose, they have put parrots at risk of extinction. Why does the narrator think humans did not act with malicious intent?
13. Look at the advice about life the parrot is sharing with all of humanity in paragraphs 43-47. What does this advice inform us what the narrator thinks parrots-and humanity-may be facing in the future?
14. Review paragraphs 43-47. Is this helpful advice? Why or why not?
15. Why does the narrator end the story by saying, "I love you"?