The author most likely wrote this selection to explain —
Get in the Zone: The Psychology of Video Game Design

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Kervin Brown
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the process of video game development
challenges people face when playing video games
why video games are so popular
Answer explanation
The author likely wrote this selection to explain why video games are so popular, as it focuses on the appeal and enjoyment they bring to players, rather than the development process or challenges faced while playing.
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Which two phrases from paragraph 4 help the reader understand the meaning of the word effortless?
A. easy to complete
B. a flow state
C. performance is automatic
D. wholly focused
Answer explanation
The phrases 'easy to complete' and 'performance is automatic' both convey the idea of something being done without difficulty, which aligns with the meaning of 'effortless'. These choices clearly illustrate the concept.
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Read this sentence from paragraph 11: 'Fighting the dragon should be fun, but we need a reason to keep trying too.' What is another correct way to write this sentence?
Fighting the dragon should be fun, we need a reason to keep trying too.
Fighting the dragon should be fun; we need a reason to keep trying too.
Fighting the dragon should be fun because we need a reason to keep trying too.
Answer explanation
The correct choice uses a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses, making it grammatically correct. The other options either lack proper punctuation or change the meaning of the original sentence.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The author includes the section subheading “Challenge” to show —
why people try to complete tasks in a video game as quickly as possible
why people try to complete tasks in a video game as quickly as possible
why people purchase so many different types of video games
why video games increase in difficulty as players become more skilled
Answer explanation
The section subheading "Challenge" indicates that as players improve, video games become more difficult, providing a sense of progression and engagement, which aligns with the correct answer.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What tone does the author create by comparing our brains to backpacks in paragraph 6?
Conversational
Humorous
Encouraging
Curious
Answer explanation
The author uses the backpack comparison to create a conversational tone, making complex ideas relatable and accessible. This informal approach invites readers to engage with the content in a friendly manner.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which phrase from paragraph 8 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word focus?
games we love
games we love
just the right level
direct our concentration
Answer explanation
The phrase 'direct our concentration' clearly defines 'focus' as it indicates the act of concentrating attention on something, making it the best choice to understand the meaning of the word.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Based on the cause-and-effect structure used by the author, what can the reader predict will be discussed next in this paragraph?
What happens when we try focusing on several things at once
Why there are no effective ways to focus on things
The reasons people have difficulty maintaining focus
Answer explanation
The cause-and-effect structure suggests a focus on outcomes. Therefore, the next discussion will likely explore the consequences of trying to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, making the first choice the most fitting.
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