Ellen's Face Is Twisted in an Angry Sneer and Her

question 80

Essay

Ellen's face is twisted in an angry sneer and her body is visibly shaking."I'm not going back to my seat!" she screams at Mr.Fournier (the ninth-grade Spanish teacher)."You're always picking on me.I've had it with being the one who's told to do everything." Mr.Fournier is taken aback but stands his ground,and says,"Ellen,return to your seat right now." "I'm not going to," Ellen replies,"No way,no how."
-Would Mr.Fournier's initial response be classified as assertive,hostile,or aggressive? Provide a rationale for your answer.

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Definitions:

Gaming

The act of playing games, primarily video or computer games, often viewed as a form of entertainment or hobby.

Sexual

Pertaining to or involving sex, sexual activity, sexual organs, or sexual reproduction.

Media Violence

The depiction of violent acts in media outlets, such as television, movies, video games, and the internet, and its potential impact on behavior.

Aggression

Actions aimed at causing injury or frightening other individuals.