Question

you reread the excerpt to identify the bold word and how it enhances the authors point. \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 students to ask if they would prefer taco bell or mcdonalds delivered to school for lunch.\ what does the word champions show the reader about the gen xers? it shows the readers that gen xers were once athletically superior. it shows the reader that gen xers want to promote the use of more technology. it shows the reader that gen xers are unaffected by the increase in technology use. it shows the reader that the gen xers consider themselves defenders against the takeover of technology.

Explanation:

The word "champions" in the context of the text implies that Gen Xers see themselves as advocates or defenders. The text discusses their frustration with apps like TikTok and Instagram (which they view as "dumbing" youth). By using "champions for society," it suggests they consider themselves defenders (against what they perceive as negative aspects of technology, like the impact on youth). The other options are incorrect: there's no mention of athleticism (so the first option is wrong), they are not promoting more technology use (second option wrong - they are outraged at some tech apps), and they are affected (as they are venting frustrations, so third option wrong).

Answer:

It shows the reader that the Gen Xers consider themselves defenders against the takeover of technology.