Why I Write Longhand

Use “Why I Write Longhand” to answer the following question. Which word best describes the overall tone of the selection “Why I Write Longhand”?

• Playful

• Sarcastic

• Regretful

• Reflective

Use “Why I Write Longhand” to answer the following question. In paragraph 4 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” the author supports the idea that he —

• usually chooses the simplest way to accomplish tasks

• was proud of his ability to master the use of high-tech tools

• avoided facing the reality of his work habits

• is able to learn new skills and computer programs quickly

Use “Why I Write Longhand” to answer the following question. Based on paragraphs 5 and 6 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” what can be inferred about the author’s feelings?

• He is excited about trying new writing techniques.

• He is upset that he has wasted so much time.

• He is relieved that others agree with his beliefs.

• He is confused about which methods to use in planning his writing.

Use “Why I Write Longhand” to answer the following question. Read this quotation from paragraph 9 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand.” Why does the author use a metaphor in the quotation?

• To show his fascination with technology

• To highlight the difficulty in changing his habits

• To explain his awareness that he is not alone in his use of technology

• To express the sense of anticipation about his future

Use “Why I Write Longhand” and “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” to answer the following question. Read these quotations from the selection and the article. Both of these quotations support the idea that —

• the choice of paper over digital products depends on the age of the consumer

• people give up easily when it is difficult to learn new skills on electronic devices

• digital devices will likely turn out to be a short-lived fad

• in some situations people still prefer paper products to electronic devices

Use “Why I Write Longhand” and “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” to answer the following question. While the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” emphasizes economic aspects of paper versus digital products, the selection “Why I Write Longhand” focuses on —

• presenting helpful advice to other writers

• outlining the history of both paper and digital developments

• describing the author’s personal experiences

• explaining the process of designing games using digital media

Use “Why I Write Longhand” and “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” to answer the following question. Both the notebooks in paragraph 9 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand” and the planners in the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” are described as —

• simpler to use than digital devices

• useful only to certain jobs

• less expensive than computers

• more difficult to find now than in the past

Use “Why I Write Longhand” and “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” to answer the following question.

Read this quotation from paragraph 4 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand.”

Which quotation from the article “Paper Calendars Endure Despite the Digital Age” expresses a similar idea?

• Jerome Roxton, president of Tru Art Advertising Calendars in Iowa City, Iowa, said traditional calendars remain popular because they combine aesthetics with utility. (paragraph 6)

• “Having to open another tab, fire up another piece of software, or launch another app to access my calendar amounts to one more onscreen thing vying for my attention,” he wrote. (paragraph 9)

• The kitchen remained the prime display location, with 75 percent of respondents saying they had a calendar there. (paragraph 12)

• A 2008 paper from Virginia Tech, called “An Exploratory Study of Personal Calendar Use,” predicted the march of electronic calendars would be swift and inevitable. (paragraph 13)

Based on paragraphs 5 and 6 of the selection “Why I Write Longhand,” what can be ______(ed) about the author’s feelings?

• quote

• infer

• audience

• extraneous

In paragraph 4 “Why I Write Longhand,” the author ___________ the idea that he-

• concludes

• correct

• revise

• supports