The only word out of these four which has an obvious negative connotation is C) harangue. That word means <em>to lecture somebody in an aggressive manner</em>, which is negative.
The other words have neutral connotation.
Answer:
Going with my instinct, I believe the best answer is C) The educational system in Canada
Explanation:
C sounds like the best answer to me because Canada's educational system can be compared and/or contrasted with the United States's, for example. I hope this helps!
I was baffled when I got an F on my test.
Answer:
The idea of controlling humans through biological engineering is an example of
B) dystopian
context with an extreme form of state control. Such a context fits in the genre of science fiction because
B) depends on technology to create the world.
Explanation:
Dystopian literature came as a response to utopian fiction. While a utopia concerns the perfect world, dystopian settings present lack of humanity, excessive control and violence, often justified by the government as being the means to achieve the greater good. That is the type of reality presented in "Brave New World". Human beings are no longer free to choose. They are no longer free to even be born. They are created in labs, where their function in life is already predetermined. Some are created to be highly intelligent while others are meant to be slow in order to perform menial jobs.
This is a perfect fit for the science-fiction genre. This type of genre relies heavily in the possible destructive influence of technology over our lives. The story is often set in the future, when a much more advanced society depends completely on technology to function and survive. In "Brave New World", control comes through technology. It is the means to create as well as destroy life.