Tuesday 14th #1

Who makes the comment “That’s the problem with the world today,” which appears at the beginning of the blog post “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?”

• The father

• Cailin

• Cailin's teacher

• The TV reporter

Which of these experiences does the author fear that children of the next generation might miss out on? Choose two options.

• watching old commercials on YouTube 

• being able to do homework electronically 

• printing out a hard copy of a research paper

• using a smartphone to check a weather report

• choosing a video from Blockbuster for a family movie night

What is the most likely reason that the author’s father becomes excited when he sees his daughter eating cereal?

• It reminds him of a meal his mother used to make.

• It reminds him of an old commercial that he once enjoyed.

• He is happy that she appreciates his favorite cereal.

• He is glad that she is taking the time to eat without electronics.

What is an anecdote?

• a new technology device

• a paragraph

• a short/quick story

• a sentence

Which features most clearly identify “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” as a reflective essay? Choose two options.

• It is expressed in informal language and a thoughtful tone.

• It includes no dialogue and very little description.

• It expresses the author’s thoughts and feelings.

• It mostly presents facts about current events.

• It features realistic characters from history.