Power of Young People + Look Up From Phones Questions

Author's Purpose: The author most likely wrote this passage to ---

• explain to the reader why more heroes are needed in the world

• demonstrate why celebrity has become confused with heroism

• urge young people to believe in their ability to make a difference

• suggest that adults need to be better role models for young people

Based on the info, what is the meaning of the word superficial in paragraph 8?

• Not known

• Unexpected

• Undervalued

• Without Depth

Text Organization: The author organizes paragraph 8 by -

• providing definitions of the words celebrity and hero

• giving examples of celebrities and heroes

• discussing the differences between celebrities and heroes

• explaining the origin of celebrity and hero

How does the author SUPPORT his CLAIM that every young person has the potential to be a hero?

• By defining the qualities that make a young person a hero

• By providing examples of qualities that have made people famous

• By including examples of young people who exhibit qualities of a hero

• By contrasting society's definition of a hero with the word's real meaning

The author includes this sentence most likely to emphasize that -

• heroes affect many people

• everyone is a hero in some way

• heroes must believe in themselves

• most heroes focus on working with children

The author included the info in paragraphs 8-11 probably to-

• explain why becoming a hero is important

• show that heroes and celebrities are both valued

• demonstrate that society does not support the development of heroes

• describe how society turns ordinary celebrities into real heroes

2nd story: 1. Emily included paragraph 1 and 2 in this selection most likely to –

• persuade teens to spend more time with their grandfathers

• explain the reasons her grandfather was special to her

• outline the specific details that occurred during their last meeting

• share how her obsession with her phone led to wasting time

Which sentence best represents the main goal Emily had in writing this selection?

• Instead of holding his hand and listening to his sweet voice, I clutched my phone in my hand and let myself be consumed by all its distractions

• Rather than living our lives through the camera lenses on our phones, we need to set our phones aside and cherish the people who are right in front of us.

• By utilizing this concept, family time at the dinner table could be maintained without constant distractions of ringing cellphones.

• There is never a guarantee that your grandpa will be at next year’s dinner.

The primary method Emily uses to express her message is to –

• A. clarify how cellphone usage wastes years of your life

• B. highlight the importance of spending time with those that love you while you can

• C. review how reducing cellphone usage can add more productive activities during your lifetime

• D. list the reasons why cellphones should be removed from our lives

4. The author supports the article’s claim by providing a(n) –

• testimonial from a student who shared a similar experience to hers

• quotation from a family member who passed away recently

• statistic report from various countries around the world stating how people pull out their cellphones even during social encounters

• example of how to minimize cellphone usage without changing your lifestyle completely