Let's Talk Trash

The goal of the video “Trash Talk” is to —

• tell the viewer how to recycle

• show the viewer that animals ingest plastic

• encourage the viewer to take action

• impress the viewer with a look at marine life

Which word best describes the narrator’s tone in “Trash Talk”?

• Playful

• Angry

• Content

• Urgent

According to the video “Trash Talk,” what makes up the majority of the marine debris on the shores of the world’s oceans?

• Metal items

• Plastic objects

• Discarded paper

• Fishing nets

According to “Trash Talk,” marine debris is trash that is found in what two kinds of places?

• In oceans

• On shorelines

• On highways

• In landfills

• In cities

What action does the Video “From Trash Talk” aim to inspire in its viewers?

• Better recycling of plastic

• Becoming more informed

• Participation in the solution

• Proper trash disposal

What role do the images of marine debris play in the video?

• The images cause the viewer to feel sad about pollution.

• The images discourage the viewer from wanting to help.

• The images demonstrate to the viewer how bad the problem of marine debris is.

• The images show the viewer how things will look once the oceans are clean

Why might someone prefer composting to throwing away food waste?

• Composting can attract animals.

• Composting can contribute to global warming.

• Composting can reduce landfill waste and enrich soil.

• Composting is more expensive.

According to the NPR interview, how does food waste affect the planet?

• Food waste has no impact on the planet

• Food waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Food waste helps conserve water resources

• Food waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, wastes water and energy resources, and increases landfill waste.

What is the primary theme of the article 'Let's Talk Trash'?

• Environmental awareness

• Economic growth

• Technological advancement

• Cultural diversity

Which literary device is predominantly used in the title 'Let's Talk Trash'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification