Question

oh, the outrage over apps such as tiktok and instagram for it is on these apps where the dumbing of our youth is occurring. interestingly, it’s usually facebook where these champions for society vent their frustrations to a wide audience of like - minded gen xers. meanwhile, they’re also the parents who are texting their child to ask if they would prefer tacos or a burger delivered to them for lunch. how does the author use irony to further their primary purpose in the article? the author uses irony to show that many people who are angry about technology use it when they want. the author uses irony to provide statistical evidence revealing that the use of social media apps can have a negative effect on mental health. the author uses irony to show that many boomers are using tiktok to make videos. the author uses irony to demonstrate that many young people are choosing to eat fast food instead of healthier options.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The text shows people (Gen Xers) outraged over apps like TikTok/Instagram but use Facebook (another tech/app) to vent and text (tech) to their kids. This shows irony in them criticizing tech but using it when convenient.
2. Analyze Option 2: The passage has no statistical evidence, so this is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: The passage talks about Gen Xers on Facebook, not Boomers on TikTok making videos, so this is incorrect.
4. Analyze Option 4: The lunch choice is a minor detail, not the main irony or purpose, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. The author uses irony to show that many people who are angry about technology use it when they want.