Final Exam Review

What is the main argument of the article regarding social media use for under-16s?

• Banning social media is the best solution.

• Increasing the minimum age to 18 is necessary.

• Teaching digital media literacy is more effective.

• Restricting phone use in schools is sufficient.

What does the research say about restricting social media use?

• It is highly effective in protecting young people.

• It is largely inconclusive.

• It is the best solution available.

• It is unnecessary.

What has been seriously overlooked in the proposed solutions?

• Increasing the minimum age for social media

• Banning social media entirely

• Restricting phone use in schools

• Teaching digital media literacy.

What is a key aspect of social media literacy according to the document?

• Avoiding all social media

• Understanding funding models of social media

• Focusing only on entertainment

• Ignoring social media trends

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the document imply about the necessity of media studies education?

• It is becoming less essential

• It is more essential as devices become pervasive

• It is only important for older generations

• It is irrelevant in the digital age

Who is the intended audience of the article?

• Policy makers

• Parents

• People

• Teachers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Find a quotation that best reflects the author’s concession to the argument that social media can be harmful in paragraphs 21-25.

• There are risks, you can get hurt, but there is also joy, connections, play, creativity, and laughter.

• Social media is entirely safe for young people.

• Young people should avoid social media completely.

• Social media has no benefits.

Which statement best presents the author’s main argument regarding social media and young people?

• Social media should be banned until young people are older.

• Social media use is harmful and should be heavily monitored.

• Digital media literacy education is the most effective solution to problems related to social media.

• Social media use should be limited based on individual needs and maturity.

In paragraph 19, what does “reciprocal” mean?

• Opposite

• Equal

• Balanced

• Competitive

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Based on paragraphs 1-3, what can the reader infer about the author.

• The author believes that social media restrictions are the best solution.

• The author agrees with the growing movement to raise the minimum age for social media accounts.

• The author thinks digital media literacy education is underappreciated.

• The author is frustrated with current social media policies.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6