As Writer Joan Didion Once Put It, "We Tell Ourselves

question 73

Multiple Choice

As writer Joan Didion once put it, "We tell ourselves stories in order to live." Narratives are the main way we make sense and meaning of life experiences. What is an example of a narrative used by media?

• A) A post on a blog
• B) A tweet by Donald Trump
• C) A funny television commercial
• D) A Fox News "exclusive"
• E) All of the options are correct

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Definitions:

Forced Savings

A policy or situation where people are required to save a portion of their income, either through government policies or economic conditions.

Temporary Assistance

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Food Stamps

A government-provided voucher program, now commonly known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), designed to help low-income individuals and families afford food.

Contributory

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