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Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage.
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
What is the purpose of the reading passage?

Definitions:

Pioneer Species

The first species to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, starting a chain of ecological succession.

Climax Community

A stable community that has reached a steady state after a succession of ecological communities have evolved and there are no further major changes.

Competitive Exclusion

The ecological principle that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist at constant population values if other ecological factors remain constant.

Paramecium Caudatum

A species of ciliate protozoan that lives in freshwater environments and is known for its slipper-like shape.