Question

scrolling endlessly through social media might feel harmless, but it shapes the way we think. every like and share nudges our opinions, often without our awareness. to think critically, we must pause, question the sources of information, and reflect on why content appeals to us. only then can we control our attention instead of letting apps control us.

1. how does the author’s choice of word and structure reflect the intended audience?

• the author uses casual but precise language and examples relevant to young social media users to persuade them to reflect on their online behavior
• the author uses technical scientific language to persuade researchers
• the author focuses on historical examples to appeal to adults
• the author lists statistics to prove social media is dangerous

Explanation:

The passage uses casual terms like "like," "share," and relatable examples about social media, targeting young users. The first option matches this: it says the author uses casual but precise language and relevant examples for young social media users to persuade them to reflect on online behavior. Other options are incorrect (no technical language, historical examples, or statistics).

Answer:

A. The author uses casual but precise language and examples relevant to young social media users to persuade them to reflect on their online behavior