What Is a Black Hole?

[[Patterns 13e_e-Reading for Definition]]

NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, is a government agency in charge of the United States’ civilian space program. NASA also undertakes other scientific projects, such as climate science research, as well as initiatives in scientific literacy and education. The agency was established in 1958.

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Questions

Examine “What Is a Black Hole?” and respond to the following questions.

Comprehension

Question 14.1

After a star collapses and explodes, its material falls into a very small point. What is this small point called?

Question 14.2

What are two different types of black holes, according to the infographic?

Purpose and Audience

Question 14.3

What is the purpose of this infographic?

Question 14.4

Who is the intended audience for this infographic? Do the writers seem to be addressing a general audience or a more specialized audience with knowledge of astronomy? Explain your answer.

Mode

Question 14.5

What primary pattern of development does this infographic use to define black holes?

Question 14.6

Do you find the definition and explanation in this infographic clear? Are its mix of data and graphics effective? Are there other questions or aspects of black holes that it should address? Explain your answer.

Writing Workshop

Question 14.7

Using narrative, exemplification, description, comparison and contrast, or any combination of these patterns, write your own definition of a black hole. Try to use as much of your own original language as possible.

Question 14.8

This essay answers a scientific question: What is a black hole? Choose another object, phenomenon, or concept from science or the natural world, and write an essay that defines your topic in a way that is accessible to a general reader.