Question

elo week 1 explain how figurative lan...
one of the best ways to succeed in college is by devising and adhering to a very prescriptive schedule that includes time for class, study, work, and rest/recreation. with an iron - clad schedule, you can easily get out of a coffee date with friends by simply saying \sorry. thursday afternoon from 2 - 4 is my chemistry study time.\ further, you can easily keep yourself sane with scheduled down time. lets say you have every sunday from noon - seven set aside for yourself. that means you have to complete your psychology paper that is due on monday by sunday at noon to stay on track. in this way, the schedule can help make sure that you have enough time every week for what you really want to do, even if thats a netflix binge or an afternoon of napping.
how does the author’s use of the word “binge” in the last sentence impact the meaning of the passage?
select one answer
a by suggesting an understanding of the need for extended time for oneself
b by suggesting judgment of how people want to spend their spare time
c by suggesting that students need to take time to consider their priorities
d by suggesting that too much time devoted to any activity is a poor choice
no answer saved.
next >

Explanation:

To answer the question about how the author’s use of “binge” impacts the passage’s meaning, we analyze the context:

1. Understand “binge” in context: The sentence uses “binge” (e.g., a Netflix binge) to represent a self - chosen, enjoyable activity students might prioritize in their free time.
2. Analyze the options:

• Option A: The passage does not focus on “extended time for oneself” as the core idea of “binge”.
• Option B: There is no judgment about how people spend spare time; the author is neutral about activities like binging.
• Option C: The author uses “binge” (and “afternoon of napping”) to show that students should allocate time for activities they truly want to do (even if it’s a Netflix binge), emphasizing the need to consider personal priorities in their schedule. This aligns with the context of scheduling time for what one “really want[s] to do”.
• Option D: The author does not suggest “binge” - type activities are “poor choices”; they are presented as valid uses of free time in a balanced schedule.

Answer:

C. by suggesting that students need to take time to consider their priorities