Directions: Use Your Knowledge of the Reading-Writing Process to Answer

question 65

Multiple Choice

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 you look 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?

• A) to argue that the Internet has a negative influence on young people
• B) to entertain the reader with stories about funny videos posted on social media
• C) to develop a definition of social media
• D) to compare positive and negative online posts

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Definitions:

Burning Fuels

The process of combusting chemical compounds like coal, oil, natural gas, or wood to release energy, often resulting in emissions that can impact air quality and climate.

Incarceration Rate

The number of individuals imprisoned within a country's prison system per 100,000 of the national population, often used as an indicator of the extent and nature of a country's approach to crime and punishment.

Ferguson Effect

Refers to the theory suggesting that increased scrutiny and criticism of police following high-profile incidents of police violence leads to a reduction in proactive policing and an increase in crime.

Homicide Rates

The frequency or number of homicides in a given population or area over a specified period of time.