Valentine's Day is the Worst

What are some of the historical origins of Valentine's Day mentioned in the passage?

• The Roman festival of Lupercalia

• The Christian martyrdom of Saint Valentine

• The ancient Greek festival of Eros

• The medieval tradition of courtly love

The commercialization of Valentine's Day has affected people's perception of the holiday by:

• making it more romantic and personal.

• turning it into a consumer-driven event.

• enhancing its cultural significance.

• reducing its popularity.

What are some of the arguments presented in the passage for and against extravagant displays of affection on Valentine's Day?

• The passage presents arguments only in favor of extravagant displays.

• The passage presents arguments only against extravagant displays.

• The passage presents both arguments for and against extravagant displays.

• The passage does not discuss extravagant displays at all.

According to the passage, some people use Valentine's Day as a defense mechanism by:

• ignoring the holiday completely

• celebrating it with excessive enthusiasm

• using it to avoid deeper relationship issues

• treating it as just another day

What is the impact of social media on Valentine's Day, as discussed in the passage?

• It increases commercialization.

• It enhances personal connections.

• It has no impact.

• It decreases interest in the holiday.

What are some of the social pressures associated with Valentine's Day as mentioned in the passage?

• The pressure to find a romantic partner

• The pressure to buy expensive gifts

• The pressure to express love publicly

• All of the above

According to the passage, how does Vanessa Rasanen view the necessity of celebrating Valentine's Day?

• She believes it is essential.

• She thinks it is unnecessary.

• She is indifferent about it.

• She strongly opposes it.

What is the main argument presented by Yas Necati regarding Valentine's Day?

• Yas Necati argues that Valentine's Day is overly commercialized and puts unnecessary pressure on people.

• Yas Necati believes Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to express love.

• Yas Necati thinks Valentine's Day should be a public holiday.

• Yas Necati argues that Valentine's Day is irrelevant in modern society.

What is the primary purpose of the article?o inform readers about the history of Valentine’s Day

• To inform readers about the history of Valentine’s Day

• To entertain readers with humorous anecdotes about relationships

• To persuade readers that Valentine’s Day is more harmful than beneficial

• To explain different ways people celebrate Valentine’s Day

What rhetorical appeal does the author use most effectively in the article?

• Ethos (credibility)

• Pathos (emotion)

• Logos (logic and reasoning)

• Kairos (timing and urgency)