The article says:
It is a bright, sunny day…a lot like most other days, really. But then something happens. Suddenly, a shadow brings darkness over everything. The air cools. You can even see the stars. As for the sun? It is now just a soft, glowing ring of light.
Why is this in the article? It shows ________.
A. what stars are made of
B. why the sun is so bright
C. where to go to see an eclipse
D. what an eclipse is like
The correct answer is D. what an eclipse is like.
This section of the article describes a scenario where the sun is overshadowed, creating a sudden change in the environment, which is characteristic of a solar eclipse. The imagery of the sun becoming a “soft, glowing ring of light” directly relates to the visual experience of an eclipse, making option D the most fitting choice.