text: In the article,"The Challenge of Exploring Venus," the author uses the conditions of the dangerous planet to spark some interest into the article and to express their own interest into the topic. As stated in paragragh four the author asks,"If our sister planet is so inhospitable, why are scientists even discussing further visits to its surface?" This question gives hope to the reader and to the author about figuring out more about the Evening Star. The author also includes in paragragh four the astronomer's interest as stating,"Astronomers are fascinated by Venus because it may well once have been the most Earth-like planet in our solar system." If you include this factor and insight into an article, the reason may be the author's interest and respect of the topic.