The span was so long, the height so great, and the enterprise likely to be so costly, that few thought of it as something begun
in earnest. . . . But Science said, "It is possible," and Courage said, "It shall be!" . . . . And so this Bridge is a wonder of science. —Opening Ceremonies of the
New York and Brooklyn Bridge,
Seth Low
Which phrase from the excerpt is a fact that supports the opinion that the bridge is “a wonder of science”?
A. “the span was so long, the height so great”
B. “Science said, ‘It is possible’”
C. “something begun in earnest”
Can you please explain it and not just give the answer strait up so I can understand. Thank you!
The span was beautiful and astonishing that grabbing attention of everyone and despite the many doubts of the people of New York science made the construction of the bridge or span possible.
The great structure of the span is itself a wonder and person can feel proud for making it possible. So, this phrase “Science said, ‘It is possible’” is a fact that supports the opinion that the bridge is “a wonder of science”.
Hence, the correct answer is "B. “Science said, ‘It is possible’”.
That's when you start with a thing and swiftly move on to the consequences that may come from that thing and are usually negative. Here you have the slippery slope that if you don't do your homework, you are bound to fail and end up being a failure while it is not so in reality.
