What's in a Name!? Twitter

What's in a Name!? Twitter

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Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

00:56

The video tutorial presents a game where viewers guess a company's name based on dictionary definitions. The company is Twitter, and the story of its naming by founder Jack Dorsey is shared. Dorsey initially considered the name Twitch but chose Twitter after consulting a dictionary. The video also discloses that the exact definitions cited by Dorsey were not found in online dictionaries. The tutorial concludes with a reflection on Twitter's significant impact, highlighting the platform's vast daily tweet volume.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial clue given to guess the company's name?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name Jack Dorsey considered for his company?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Jack Dorsey choose the name Twitter?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the final section of the video discuss?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous point is made about arguing with Jack Dorsey?