Question

you read the following excerpt: \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, its usually facebook where these champions for society vent their frustrations to a wide audience of like - minded gen xers. meanwhile, theyre 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 demonstrate that many young people are choosing to eat fast food instead of healthier options. the author uses irony to show that many boomers are using tiktok to make videos. 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.

Explanation:

The author highlights the irony of people (parents) who criticize apps like TikTok and Instagram (for supposedly dumbing youth) but themselves use technology (Facebook for venting, texting for lunch orders). This shows a contradiction - being angry at technology yet using it when convenient.

Answer:

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