A person magically transported from the early 1800s to the present world, on seeing an airplane in flight, likely would
A)not be able to think about it until he or she was given a word for the airplane.
B)be completely unable to form any thoughts about it.
C)refuse to admit seeing it out of fear.
D)think about it and call it a flying vehicle or airship.

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The person from the early 1800s might not have a proper word for an airplane or understand its mechanics, but would likely be able to make some observations and offer descriptions such as "flying vehicle" or "airship." They may also have some frame of reference for the concept of flight through birds or balloons. Hence, option D is the most accurate. Option A is also a possibility, but it does not address the person's initial reaction to seeing the airplane. Options B and C are unlikely as they assume the person would be completely unable to process or acknowledge what they are seeing.

A Person Magically Transported from the Early 1800s to the Present