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read the paragraph and identify what the passage is emphasizing about how america treats \smart\ people. * (1 punto)
jocks vs. nerds, brawn vs. brain, hunks vs. dweebs; america has a conflicted relationship with the smart, studious, or anyone who has not taken the hunter-gatherer macho path. as david anderegg notes in nerds: who they are and why we need more of them, theres a divide in our culture between \men of action\ and \men of reflection.\ superman embodies the polar extremes. clark kent represents the private, introverted, nerdy side, but its the public, muscle-bound he-man from krypton that our culture celebrates. our society purportedly encourages high achievement in math and science. but it also crucifies brains for being smart. yes, we do want our kids to do well in school – just as long as the passions they relish, the knowledge they acquire, and the pursuits they master have relevance to the real world. in other words, being an astrophysicist better make them a bunch of money. too smart, youre declared a freak, thus ostracized, and picked last for the kickball team at recess. its a mixed message.
this passage emphasizes what about americas treatment of \smart\ people?
○ america treats them like outcasts.
○ they are seen as useful and necessary contributors to society.
○ most people would prefer athletic individuals.
○ being \smart\ is important, as long as a person is not too \smart.\

Explanation:

The passage states America has a conflicted view of smart people: it pushes kids for academic achievement but also ostracizes those seen as "too smart," treating them as outcasts (e.g., the astrophysicist picked last for kickball). This matches the idea of a mixed message where being smart is valued but extreme intelligence leads to exclusion.

Answer:

Being "smart" is important, as long as a person is not too "smart."