Understanding Video Games

The author most likely wrote this selection to explain —

• how to excel at playing video games

• the process of video game development

• challenges people face when playing video games

• why video games are so popular

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which two phrases from paragraph 4 help the reader understand the meaning of effortless?

• easy to complete

• a flow state

• performance is automatic

• wholly focused

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which definition most closely matches the way the word designed is used in paragraph 4?

But gamers have an edge: unlike the real world, video games are designed to get us into this state as quickly as possible—and keep us there.

• to conceive in the mind; to invent

• to formulate a plan for

• to make a graphic representation of (something)

• to create for a particular purpose or effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In paragraph 3, the author introduces the idea of “flow” in order to ____________

• encourage readers to try different kinds of video games

• explain why some video games are better than others

• show how creators of video games work together

• describe a strategy used by successful players of video games

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read this sentence based on the selection: "By focusing on their task, a state of flow can help video game players win a challenge." Which revision corrects the misplaced modifier?

• By focusing on their task, a challenge can be won by video game players in a state of flow.

• By focusing on their task, winning a challenge helps video game players reach a state of flow.

• By focusing on their task, reaching a state of flow helps video game players win a challenge.

• By focusing on their task, video game players can reach a state of flow and win a challenge.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The author includes the section subheading "Challenge" to show —

• why video games require skill in order to be finished

• why people try to complete tasks in a video game as quickly as possible

• why people purchase so many different types of video games

• why video games increase in difficulty as players become more skilled

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What tone does the author create by comparing our brains to backpacks in paragraph 6?

• Conversational

• Humorous

• Encouraging

• Curious

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which definition most closely matches the way the word focus is used in paragraph 8?

Flow requires focus. The games we love force us to concentrate at just the right level—but in order to get us in the zone, they must direct our concentration in the right way, too.

• a center of activity

• directed attention

• a state or condition permitting clear understanding

• a point at which rays converge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read this excerpt from paragraph 9: "That's because focus, our ability to pay attention, is like a flashlight beam—it can only shine on one or two things at a time." Based on the cause-and-effect structure used by the author, what can the reader predict will be discussed next in this paragraph?

• What happens when we try focusing on several things at once

• Why there are no effective ways to focus on things

• The reasons people have difficulty maintaining focus

• How focus can be maintained even when doing many things at a time

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which two of the following help the reader predict what the section "Reward" will be about?

• The reference to the dragon that was described in the introduction

• The author's tone toward the ways that games affect players

• The discussion of brain activity in the previous sections

• The sudden shift in the author's perspective

• The subheading for the section

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2