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In 1687 [Newton] proposed that objects fall to the
ground because Earth pulls on them. But his idea
reached beyond Earth. He suggested that all
things pull on each other, even when they are not
touching. He considered this pull a force of
nature and referred to it as gravitas - what we
now call gravity.
-A Black Hole is NOT a Hole,
Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano
In what ways is the pun "wise guy" effective? Check all
that apply.
It suggests that Newton wasn't smart.
It comments on how smart Newton was.
It makes a joke to break up the formal background
on Newton.
It uses a slang meaning of "wise guy" to suggest
Newton is a know-it-all.
It tells readers that scientists must be wise.