Question

the following text is from the 2022 book what the fact by dr. seema yasmin. the author is describing how social media can be addictive. social media constantly bombards us with shallow rewards. notification! ping! dopamine! like! ping! dopamine! new follower! ping! dopamine! this can reprogram your brain to want more and more of the things causing dopamine to flow and making you feel great: clicks, likes, shares. more attention - grabbing content that makes you happy, sad, surprised, angry. this cycle of dopamine and emotion is what can make it impossible to put your phone down, to stop scrolling, to stop refreshing your computer browser for new updates every few seconds. which choice best describes how the style of the text conveys the authors point of view? choose 1 answer: a the direct address to the reader supports the authors assertion that social media users should be more responsible. b the bold and capitalized words mimic social media interactions to emphasize the authors concern about its effect on users. c the playful tone reflects the authors opinion that social media is entertaining and enjoyable. d the academic tone creates authority for the authors explanation of how dopamine influences decision - making during social media interactions.

Explanation:

The text uses bold and capitalized words like "NOTIFICATION! PING! DOPAMINE!" which mimic the real - time and attention - grabbing nature of social media interactions. This emphasizes the author's concern about the impact of social media on users. Option A is incorrect as there is no clear call for more responsibility. Option C is wrong as the tone is not playful but rather cautionary. Option D is incorrect as the tone is not academic but more informal and impact - driven.

Answer:

B. The bold and capitalized words mimic social media interactions to emphasize the author's concern about its effect on users.