Answer: c. by implying that forced uniformity interferes with individuals’ intellectual development
Explanation:
In the book, "Harrison Bergeron," humanity is in a dystopian society where there is an emphasis on equality such that people who have an edge over others and given handicaps to bring them level with the rest of the population.
George here is being made to wear a mental handicap that limits his use of his above average intelligence. George is therefore unable to grow intellectually because of the handicap forced on him to promote uniformity and equality.
Answer:
A: Video games have negative effects on teenagers.
Explanation:
The question what the author's overall opinion on video games is. So, the reader should find the main idea of the passage. Throughout the text, the author brings up many problems video games cause like lack of activity, lack of friends, and worse grades. The author also brings up more effects video games have. Since the majority of the text is about overall negative effects on teenagers it is clear that A is correct. Additionally, much of the author's dictation has negative connotations. So, it is safe to say that they do not support video games. This is another indicator of the author's viewpoint.
Answer: B)
Explanation:
"but" is the conjunction because it is combining two sentences together
"silently" is the adverb because it is saying <u>to what extent</u> did Lawson "crept" up the stairs
This could be caused by one of three things: (1) Your tree is growing more leaves than it can support, (2) pests and diseases infect the leaves, or (3) your tree might be getting too much or too little water.
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