16 questions
What is the meaning of the word susceptible?
likely to
unlikely to
attractive
two-faced
What is the meaning of the word allure?
attraction
income
impressionable
fake
What is the meaning of the word revenue?
bringing money in
spending money
owing money to someone
borrowing money
What is the meaning of the word superficial?
fake
attraction
current
unlikely to
What is the meaning of the word prevalent?
common
rare
likely to
shallow
The author of "Social Media Should Be Available to Preteens" feels negatively about preteens having access to social media.
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false
The author of "Social Media Is Dangerous For Preteens" feels concerned about preteens having access to social media too early in life.
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false
What is the main idea of article #2 "Social Media Is Dangerous For Preteens"?
Social media can be dangerous for preteens.
Donte DiVincenzo proved that preteens aren't responsible enough to handle having social media accounts.
Preteens can handle the responsibility of having social media accounts.
COPPA is an outdated law that needs to be changed
What is the main idea of article #1 "Social Media Should Be Available To Preteens".
Preteens should be able to have access to social media.
COPPA is an outdated law that needs to be changed.
Social media is dangerous for preteens.
Preteens should not have access to social media.
Which statement weakens article #1 "Social Media Should Be Available To Preteens".
"The reliance on photos and the shallowness of online relationships can foster these issues, lowering the self-worth of preteens."
"Allowing preteens to use social media could be an effective way to educate them about privacy policies and internet safety in a controlled environment."
"Eleven is old enough for children to understand the consequences of their actions, both online and off."
"If children are aware that their parents can see everything they do, they are more likely to behave appropriately."
Which statement weakens article #2 "Social Media Is Dangerous For Preteens".
"Allowing preteens to use social media could be an effective way to educate them about privacy policies and internet safety in a controlled environment."
"Allowing preteens to upload information to the internet is too risky for their future."
"Facebook is more interested in advertising to preteens than in including them or teaching them how to use social media safely and effectively."
"People are especially sensitive to criticism and embarrassment during their preteen years."
Which of the following is a similarity that both articles have in common?
Both articles believe social media is a prevalent and permanent part of our society.
Both articles believe social media has positive influences for preteens.
Both articles state negative aspects about preteens using social media.
There are no similarities between the two articles.
The author's purpose in each article is to inform their audience about social media.
true
false
Select the quote that does NOT support the authors' opinion that social media is a permanent part of our society.
"Social media has become a mainstay in our society, and it doesn't look as if it is going away anytime soon."
"Because social media has become so prevalent in our society, it is important for adolescents to learn how to use these tools appropriately."
"It's time for COPPA to be updated to allow preteens to reap the benefits of all that social media has to offer them."
"Once children turn 13, they will have their entire lives to use social media."
COPPA prohibits children under the age of 18 from having their own social media accounts.
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false
The author of "Social Media Should Be Available To Preteens" believes COPPA is an "outdated law that needs to be changed."
true
false