What is Leena Khan, the author's, opinion about technology at the beginning of her blog?

Technology keeps us from processing and interacting.

Why does the author use contrasting words go and stop?

It shows the difference between consuming info and appreciating the world

Which example appeals to the reader's emotions?

A toddler was laughing, playing with an older man. Everyone was smiling.

If a clue consumed a detective, which is most likely true?

The detective spent most of his time working on this clue.

If you're absorbing information, which is true?

You are adding info to what you know.

How do Fouly's friends react when asked about the new Miley Cyrus post?

They quickly check social media.

What does the author vow to do the next time she's walking along a road?

Pay attention and value her surroundings.

studbud

"The Black Hole of Technology"

14 termsStudBud Administration555 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards14 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 14

Answers

1
What is Leena Khan, the author's, opinion about technology at the beginning of her blog?
Technology helps us learn to absorb information.
Technology can't be compared to printed books or newspapers.
Technology keeps us from processing and interacting.
Technology makes us instant experts on many topics.
2
Why does the author use contrasting words go and stop?
To show the difference between the speed of info today and the past.
It reveals the author's love for travel and ever-changing landscapes.
It shows the difference between consuming info and appreciating the world
It proves that a world of constant, rapid travel can suddenly end.
3
What event in this blog strengthens the author's opinion about technology?
A Miley Cyrus concert
A flight to a foreign land.
A drive in the family car.
A hike to an ancient temple.
4
Which example appeals to the reader's emotions?
Walking along the path to another temple.
I slipped my phone out of my pocket to check the signal...
The guide started a long speech about the temple's origin.
A toddler was laughing, playing with an older man. Everyone was smiling.
5
If a clue consumed a detective, which is most likely true?
The detective spent most of his time working on this clue.
The detective saw other similar clues while investigating the case.
The clue wasn't what the detective expected.
That clue wasn't that valuable to the detective.
6
How does the author feel about spending time with her friends as they check social media?
comfortable and satisfied
distracted by something else
jealous of their technical skill
embarrassed
7
If you're absorbing information, which is true?
You're growing more puzzled by the information.
You're imagining yourself performing research.
You are explaining the info to others.
You are adding info to what you know.
8
How do Fouly's friends react when asked about the new Miley Cyrus post?
They look out the window.
They ask to see Fouty's phone.
They ask Fouty for more information.
They quickly check social media.
9
What does the word devouring mean?
ripping out
struggling with
looking at with interest
taking in greedily
10
What does the author vow to do the next time she's walking along a road?
Pay attention and value her surroundings.
take photos as a memento
text her friends about her walk.
keep one eye and one ear open.
11
The author's claim or position is that modern technology can distract us from enjoying our surroundings?
False
True
12
What does the author notice in Cambodia?
Most of the people are dressed up.
They have no cell phones.
Their homes are on stilts.
They stare at strangers.
13
The author "had finally stopped" which means she is finally paying attention to what is right in front of her?
True
False
14
People today are overly distracted and overwhelmed by meaningless texts, posts and tweets.
True
False

"The Black Hole of Technology" Flashcards | StudBud