Question 1

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-The author expresses concern about __________ becoming companions to people, especially to the elderly and children?

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Question 2

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-The author believes that using digital technology too often causes people to think, "I want to have a feeling; ___________________."

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Question 3

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-How is the essay organized? Is this order logical and effective? Why or why not?

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Question 4

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-What are the author's arguments against the constant use of digital devices? What type of evidence does the author use to support these arguments? Are the arguments persuasive?

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Question 5

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-In paragraph 16, the author describes the time she brought a social robot that was "designed in the shape of a baby seal" to an elder-care facility. Does this example effectively support the argument she makes against using social robots as companions? Why or why not?

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Question 6

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Does the essay address opposing viewpoints? Does it do so effectively? Why or why not?

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-Does...

Question 7

Answer the following questions about the essay.
-Which arguments and examples in the essay cause you to have an emotional reaction? Is the use of emotion effective? Explain.

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Question 8

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -And the first to be thrown overboard tend to be the elderly, the disabled, and anyone not integrated tightly into the global supply-chain.

Accepted Answer

Integrated in this context means to be included or made a part of something, in this case, the global supply-chain.

Question 9

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -I don't discount the appeal of automating such therapy.

Accepted Answer

Automating refers to the process of making something operate automatically through programming or technology, which aligns with choice C.

Question 10

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -If anything, social media is a counterweight to the ongoing devaluation of human lives.

Accepted Answer

The correct definition of "devaluation" in this context is "lack of respect for," as it refers to the diminishing regard for human lives in society, not a financial or other type of devaluation.

Question 11

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -What evidence we do have does not suggest a displacement of one type of conversation (offline) with another (online).

Accepted Answer

Displacement in this context means a shift from one thing to another, not a combination, balance, or sacrifice of them.

Question 12

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Ever seen verbatim transcripts of face-to-face conversations? They are almost incomprehensible even though they make perfect sense in the moment.

Accepted Answer

"Verbatim" means in exactly the same words as were used originally, which corresponds to "exact."

Question 13

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -One other category that is often overlooked is people who are either not that comfortable at some aspects of face-to-face conversation but find online interaction to be liberating .

Accepted Answer

The word "liberating" in this context means freeing, as it suggests that online interaction removes constraints and limitations that the person feels in face-to-face conversations.

Question 14

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Such people, who reluctantly socialize via online methods due to skill or cost or personal disposition , may well find themselves left out of conversation.

Accepted Answer

Disposition in this context refers to one's inherent qualities of mind and character, indicating how they are naturally inclined to behave or feel towards socializing online.

Question 15

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -In sum, social media is propelling transitions and disruptions in the composition of social networks.

Accepted Answer

The correct definition of "composition" in this context is "structure," as it refers to the makeup or organization of social networks.

Question 16

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Such a subjective argument cannot be refuted with all the data showing people are just as much, if not more, connected now compared with most of 20th century.

Accepted Answer

Subjective means based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, which aligns with choice C) personal.

Question 17

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Or consider the elderly-the most poignant example Turkle raises.

Accepted Answer

The word "poignant" refers to something that evokes a keen sense of sadness or regret, often with a strong emotional impact, which aligns with option D.

Question 18

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.
-The author, Zeynep Tufekci, describes her discomfort with research on avatars designed to interact with children with what type of psychological condition?

Accepted Answer

Zeynep Tufekci expresses discomfort with research on avatars interacting with children with autism, highlighting concerns about the implications of using technology in sensitive areas of child development and therapy.

Question 19

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.
-Which of the following arguments put forth by Sherry Turkle does Tufekci oppose?

Accepted Answer

Tufekci opposes the argument that social media drive people apart, as she believes that social media can enhance human communication and connection.

Question 20

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay.
-What aspect of modern life does Tufekci not mention as responsible for isolating people from each other?

Accepted Answer

Tufekci does not mention smartphones as a factor responsible for isolating people from each other in the context of the essay.

Quiz 12: Arguing

Answer the following questions about the essay. -The author expresses concern about __________ becoming companions to people, especially to the elderly and children?

Answer the following questions about the essay. -The author believes that using digital technology too often causes people to think, "I want to have a feeling; ___________________."

Answer the following questions about the essay. -How is the essay organized? Is this order logical and effective? Why or why not?

Answer the following questions about the essay. -What are the author's arguments against the constant use of digital devices? What type of evidence does the author use to support these arguments? Are the arguments persuasive?

Answer the following questions about the essay. -Does the essay address opposing viewpoints? Does it do so effectively? Why or why not?

Answer the following questions about the essay. -Which arguments and examples in the essay cause you to have an emotional reaction? Is the use of emotion effective? Explain.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -And the first to be thrown overboard tend to be the elderly, the disabled, and anyone not integrated tightly into the global supply-chain.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -I don't discount the appeal of automating such therapy.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -If anything, social media is a counterweight to the ongoing devaluation of human lives.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -What evidence we do have does not suggest a displacement of one type of conversation (offline) with another (online) .

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Ever seen verbatim transcripts of face-to-face conversations? They are almost incomprehensible even though they make perfect sense in the moment.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -One other category that is often overlooked is people who are either not that comfortable at some aspects of face-to-face conversation but find online interaction to be liberating .

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Such people, who reluctantly socialize via online methods due to skill or cost or personal disposition , may well find themselves left out of conversation.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -In sum, social media is propelling transitions and disruptions in the composition of social networks.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Such a subjective argument cannot be refuted with all the data showing people are just as much, if not more, connected now compared with most of 20th century.

Choose the correct definition for each of the following underlined words from the essay. -Or consider the elderly-the most poignant example Turkle raises.

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay. -The author, Zeynep Tufekci, describes her discomfort with research on avatars designed to interact with children with what type of psychological condition?

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay. -Which of the following arguments put forth by Sherry Turkle does Tufekci oppose?

Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions about the essay. -What aspect of modern life does Tufekci not mention as responsible for isolating people from each other?