Question

Multiple Select Question
What does the author of Social Media: A Source of Truth accomplish by including details about the content on social media in paragraph 4? Select two options.

A.
The author gives evidence that the content on social media is most likely accurate because it is often created by experts.

B.
The author shows that people can communicate on social media because the content often has links for additional resources.

C.
The author illustrates how people can educate other with social media by using specific keywords in their searches for content.

D.
The author supports the claim that social media is a source of truth by explaining how people can share content with many users.

E.
The author supports the claim that social media is a tool for finding information by showing how easy it is to locate relevant content.

F.
The author supplies evidence that people raise awareness with social media by giving examples of the specific content people can view.

Answer 1

Correct answers: E and F.

- E: The paragraph’s details show how easy it is to find relevant information (searches, hashtags, links, organized posts), supporting social media as a tool for finding information.
- F: By giving examples of the kinds of content people can view, the author shows how social media can raise awareness and informs readers what’s shared there.