Question

In this section, you’ll determine the meaning of words and phrases as they're used in the text. You’ll also analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats.

In addition, you’ll demonstrate command over the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

After the discussion with your friends and the letter to the editor, you find you’re interested in reading more on the debate of cell phones in an educational setting. You read the article “12 Problems Caused by Children with Phones” by Jon Akers, Kentucky Center for Child Safety. You notice that this article is structured quite differently from the previous articles you’ve read.

Why do you think the author would choose to use a list form in this article?
Question 7 options:

It provides a concise explanation of the specific ways in which cell phones cause issues to the reader.


It provides a cause-and-effect analysis of the cell phone issue.


It provides multiple viewpoints of the cell phone debate.


It provides an in-depth explanation and analysis of the specific issues caused by cell phones.

Answer 1

It provides a concise explanation of the specific ways in which cell phones cause issues to the reader.

A list format lets the author present distinct problems clearly and briefly so readers can quickly see each issue.