At last he found Rebecca, smiling, holding Cara-Ann in her arms. She was dancing. They were too far away for Alex to reach them, and the distance felt irrevocable, a chasm that would keep him from ever again touching the delicate silk of Rebecca’s eyelids, or feeling, through his daughter’s ribs, the scramble of her heartbeat. Without the zoom, he couldn’t even see them. In desperation, he T’d Rebecca, pls wAt 4 me, my bUtiful wyf, then kept his zoom trained on her face until he saw her register the vibration, pause in her dancing, and reach for it. Which of these is the best question to address the societal issue raised in this excerpt? Does technology help or hinder meaningful communication? Should proper spelling and grammar be required to send texts? Is it dangerous to text while engaged in other activities? How will technology affect the music industry of the future?
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pragyanmurmu8067
28.01.2020
English
Secondary School
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Read this excerpt from "A Visit from the Goon Squad." At last he found Rebecca, smiling, holding Cara-Ann in her arms. She was dancing. They were too far away for Alex to reach them, and the distance felt irrevocable, a chasm that would keep him from ever again touching the delicate silk of Rebecca’s eyelids, or feeling, through his daughter’s ribs, the scramble of her heartbeat. Without the zoom, he couldn’t even see them. In desperation, he T’d Rebecca, pls wAt 4 me, my bUtiful wyf, then kept his zoom trained on her face until he saw her register the vibration, pause in her dancing, and reach for it. Which of these is the best question to address the societal issue raised in this excerpt? Does technology help or hinder meaningful communication? Should proper spelling and grammar be required to send texts? Is it dangerous to text while engaged in other activities? How will technology affect the music industry of the future?
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Option 1 is the correct answer. The excerpt evidently focuses on communication.
No aspect of language- spelling or grammar is being focused on. Despite the message being incorrect both grammatically and with regard to spellings, it is still clear and understandable. So, the second option is an incorrect answer.
It is not mentioned in the extract weather Alex was engaged in any activity other than texting and looking at his wife and daughter through the camera zoom. Therefore the third option is not the correct answer.
There is no mention of the music industry except for the fact that Rebecca was dancing, obviously to some music. Other than this there is no connection between technology and the music industry in the abstract. Hence, the last option is also not applicable.
About the first option:
Alex is trying to reach out to his wife despite the distance between them. In fact he cannot even see them without using technology. However, the manner of communication forces one to think whether it is desirable or not. The issue here is whether technology is helping Alex communicate or helping him secretly keep a check on Rebecca. Also, is the message meaningful or does it infringe upon Rebecca's privacy? Thus, the abstract highlights the manner in which communication can be helped or hindered by technology.
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A
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