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Multiple Choice

Which type of question typically starts with "why," "how," or "in what ways"?

• Closed

• Open

• Universal

• Inferential

Multiple Select

Which of these questions are CLOSED questions?

• In what ways does Euphoria use its highly stylized aesthetics to explore the emotional and psychological states of its teenage characters, and what does this say about modern anxieties?

• Did the Barbie movie successfully criticize the patriarchy?

• Is the depiction of the restaurant industry in The Bear accurate?

• How does The Bear use its chaotic kitchen setting and high-pressure-editing style to explore themes of grief, found family, and professional burnout?

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• What are the specific, unique visual and audio design elements used in the "Upside Down" world in the first season of Stranger Things?

• How does the TV show Severance use its minimalist office setting and set design to critique modern corporate culture and the idea of "work-life balance"

• To what extent do dystopian young adult novels, such as Powerless, serve as allegories that challenge a reader's own understanding of social inequality and the ethics of resistance?

FACTUAL

ANALYTICAL

UNIVERSAL

• FACTUAL

• ANALYTICAL

• UNIVERSAL

Multiple Select

Select all characteristics that a good question should have according to the lesson.

• Specific

• Researchable

• Of appropriate scope

• Easy to answer with yes or no

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a good research question?

• Open-ended

• Varied

• Entertaining

• Appropriate scope

Multiple Choice

How do modern TV shows handle social issues?

• This is a great research question!

• It's too broad & not specific enough.

• It's a closed question.

• It's way too specific.

Multiple Choice

What would have happened in Breaking Bad if Walt had just gotten help from Elliot and Gretchen?

• This isn't researchable.

• It's too broad & not specific enough.

• It's a closed question.

• It's not varied enough.

Multiple Choice

To what extent do TikTok's "core" aesthetic trends (e.g., "Cottagecore," "Goblincore") function as a form of digital escapism that reflects Gen Z's anxieties about late-stage capitalism and climate change?

• This isn't researchable.

• It's too broad & not specific enough.

• This is a good research question!

• It's not varied enough.