Argumentative Review 1

What is the main argument made by the author in the passage?

• Participating in shut down your screen week will make technology a necessity.

• Participating in shut down your screen week will not develop new habits.

• Participating in shut down your screen week will make technology a convenience again.

• Participating in shut down your screen week will have no impact on people's habits.

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Evaluating claims and arguments

How does technology affect the brain's ability to process information?

• It enhances the brain's ability to process multiple streams of information simultaneously.

• It prevents the brain from processing any information at all.

• It improves the brain's ability to engage in deep thinking.

• It hinders the brain's ability to engage in deep thinking.

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

What is one potential negative effect of using electronics and multitasking?

• Improved ability to think deeply and focus

• Increased productivity

• Enhanced multitasking skills

• Focus problems and undermined ability to think deeply

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Evaluating reasons and evidence

What does the author argue about technology?

• Technology is advantageous and convenient.

• Technology can become an obsession for many.

• Technology has no advantages or conveniences.

• Technology is not important in our lives.

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Evaluating claims and arguments