The Debt We Owe

What is the meaning behind the passage's title: The Debt We Owe the Adolescent Brain?

• human brains don't develop past teenage years

• human brains develop at the same rate as animal brains

• the risks teenagers take could impact their future adult life

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is the main theme of the essay 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Financial responsibility

• Moral obligations

• Environmental concerns

• Technological advancements

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

In the context of 'The Debt We Owe', what does the term 'debt' metaphorically refer to?

• Financial loans

• Moral responsibilities

• Time management

• Educational achievements

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the author's primary purpose in writing 'The Debt We Owe'?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To criticize

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CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Humorous

• Serious

• Sarcastic

• Joyful

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the significance of the title 'The Debt We Owe'?

• It highlights financial issues

• It emphasizes moral duties

• It discusses environmental debts

• It talks about educational loans

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

How does the author support their argument in 'The Debt We Owe'?

• By using statistics

• By telling a personal story

• By quoting experts

• By providing historical examples

What is the intended audience for 'The Debt We Owe'?

• Children

• Teenagers

• Adults

• Elderly

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which of the following is a key argument in 'The Debt We Owe'?

• The importance of saving money

• The need for moral accountability

• The benefits of technological progress

• The dangers of climate change