Question

youve been reading in a blog, educators weigh pros and cons by kinjo kiema. after reading the article, your group discusses its effect, specifically in the following sentence. \although children have been using cell phones consistently in their daily lives for almost a decade, many educational settings continue to resist allowing the devices during learning time. educators generally grapple with new technologies, but cell phones reputation as a nuisance and a distraction has been hard to dislodge.\ the blogger is focusing on how words can contribute to a reading passage. the first question they ask is, how does the authors use of the word grapple contribute to the tone of the article? it reiterates that most parents dont want their children to have access to their phones while participating in educational activities. it emphasizes the struggle that educators face with cell phones in an educational setting. it showcases how educators are able to use technology to help enhance learning. it introduces the idea that children are addicted to their phones and they need help to break their addiction.

Explanation:

The word "grapple" means to struggle or deal with a difficult problem. In the context of the article, it refers to educators' difficulty in dealing with cell - phones in educational settings. This emphasizes the struggle they face.

Answer:

It emphasizes the struggle that educators face with cell phones in an educational setting.