Question

This new digital world we live in is putting screens in front of students’ eyes more than ever before, and it’s bad. A new study shows that too much screen time limits children’s language skills, and no wonder! They have to talk to other children to develop those skills, rather than staring at a screen all day. It’s time to slash screen time, especially in the classroom. Teachers should spend more time fostering social interactions between students. And parents could step up, too, and yank those screens out of their kids’ hands!

Which best describes an effect of the author’s use of loaded language?

It reveals exaggeration, which directly contradicts the author’s argument.
It suggests unprofessionalism, which weakens the author’s credibility.
It conveys enthusiasm, which strengthens the author’s believability.
It suggests extensive knowledge, which supports the author’s main claim.

Answer 1

It suggests unprofessionalism, which weakens the author’s credibility.

Explanation: Words like “slash,” “yank,” and “bad” are emotionally charged rather than objective, making the author seem biased and less professional, which undermines their credibility.