8. Read this sentence from the article .I think it is vital to consider the scientific definition of life, however, and to take the recent excitement with a grain of salt. Explain the meaning of the phrase “with a grain of salt” as it is used in the sentence. Use details from the article to support your answer. 9. What are the differences between the author’s opinion on the possibility of life on other planets and the opinions of NASA scientists? Write a paragraph explaining your answer. Use details from the article to support your answer.

10. The author makes several references to Goldilocks throughout the article. To whom or what does the author compare Goldilocks? How do these comparisons contribute to the development of the article as a whole? Write an essay of three to four paragraphs explaining your answer.

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