Wk16_AP

What would the author probably think about text messaging before bed?

• that it would have no obvious impact on quality of sleep

• that it would exercise the brain and prepare it for sleep

• that it would keep the brain too active to sleep

• that the teen would feel better rested in the morning

What is the author's attitude toward parents in this passage?

• They should set an example and go to sleep early.

• They should not let kids play video games.

• They often discipline teenagers too harshly.

• They need to be firmer with kids about bedtime.

What is the author's main purpose in writing this selection?

• to explain to readers why teenagers sometimes act funny or rude

• to persuade readers that teens need more sleep to function well

• to inform readers about techniques for improving sleep quality

• to entertain readers with stories about teenagers' sleep habits

How does the highlighted sentence help to advance the author's point of view?

• The statistic compares kids in the U.S. to those in other countries.

• The statistic adds to the author's opinion that kids don't sleep enough.

• The statistic shows that sleep deprivation only affects a few people.

• The statistic makes it clear that most kids in the U.S. get plenty of sleep.

The author intended this passage to do which of the following?

• persuade readers that they should eat more ice cream

• entertain readers with a humorous story about ice cream

• inform the audience about the history of ice cream

• teach the audience about the history of ancient Persia

Which of these characterizes the author's view of the 2009 film's plot?

• bogged down by too many unnecessary fight scenes

• straightforward and predictable like the original

• heavy on action but light on character development

• respectful toward the original but also creative

This piece of writing would most likely appear in which of these places?

• a syllabus for a film appreciation class

• a biography of the film director

• a newspaper ad for local movies

• a movie and entertainment Web site

The author of this passage would most likely agree that--

• in the hands of the right director, old stories can be made new again.

• once a story has been told too many times, nothing can revitalize it.

• remakes of classics should not deviate in any way from the original.

• movie sequels never achieve the same success as the original film.

Which of these best describes the author's attitude toward the character of McCoy in the 2009 film?

• He was tacked on as an afterthought.

• His character is a bit boring.

• He lends humor to the adventure story.

• He is integral to the film's plot.

Which word describes the author's attitude toward the movie as a whole?

• passable

• traditional

• masterful

• informative