SCOPE Binge-Watching (POV and Purpose)

What is the main purpose of the section “Bingeing All the Time”?

• to provide suggestions of shows to binge-watch

• to explain why people binge-watch

• to persuade readers to never binge-watch

• to help readers understand the effects of bingewatching on the mind and body

Based on the article, with which of the following statements can you conclude the author would likely agree? Choose two answers.

• Binge-watching has benefits and drawbacks

• People should never binge-watch.

• Binge-watching is OK when done infrequently.

• Binge-watching makes shows more enjoyable.

The author writes, “But as binge-watching has become ingrained in our culture, experts are sounding the alarm.” From this line, you can infer that experts

• are supportive of the binge-watching trend.

• are uncertain about binge-watching.

• are excited that so many people binge-watch.

• are concerned about how popular bingewatching has become.

Consider this line: “And if you turn [bingewatching] into a special event—such as having friends over for a Supergirl marathon—it can be a fun way to socialize.” This line

• emphasizes how popular binge-watching is.

• offers a rebuttal to the argument that bingewatching is enjoyable.

• supports the argument that binge-watching occasionally isn’t harmful.

• supports the claim that Supergirl is a good show.

In the section “How to Beat the Binge,” author Mackenzie Carro’s tone could best be described as

• reflective and uncertain.

• frustrated and stern.

• suspicious and worried.

• lighthearted and encouraging.

What is the author's purpose for the entire passage?

• to encourage us to never binge-watch shows

• to give us information about the advantages and disadvantages of binge-watching

• to explain the best ways to binge-watch

• to show how binge-watching is amazing

Which missing text structure would best support the author's ideas?

• a map showing where binge-watching is the most popular

• more subheadings to categorize the author's thoughts

• a sidebar with quotes from people about their thoughts on binge-watching

• a graph showing how many people binge-watch

What is the author's purpose in the section titled "Your Bingeing Brain"?

• to show you how TV has changed

• to give details about why we enjoy binge-watching shows

• to persuade us to not binge-watch

• to inform us on the best way to binge-watch