Question

after the discussion with your friends and the letter to the editor, you find you’re interested in reading more on the debate of cell phones in an educational setting. you read the article “12 problems caused by children with phones” by jon akers, kentucky center for child safety. you notice that this article is structured quite differently from the previous articles you’ve read.

why do you think the author would choose to use a list form in this article?

○ it provides multiple viewpoints of the cell phone debate.
○ it provides a cause-and-effect analysis of the cell phone issue.
○ it provides a concise explanation of the specific ways in which cell phones cause issues to the reader.
○ it provides an in-depth explanation and analysis of the specific issues caused by cell phones.

Explanation:

• Option 1: A list form in this article (about problems caused by children with phones) is not for multiple viewpoints of the debate, as it's focused on problems, not different viewpoints.
• Option 2: A simple list of problems isn't a cause - and - effect analysis (which would explore why problems happen, not just list them).
• Option 3: A list format is good for presenting specific ways (the 12 problems) in a concise manner, making it easy for readers to understand the specific issues cell phones cause.
• Option 4: A list is usually concise, not in - depth. An in - depth explanation would be more detailed and not suited to a list structure.

Answer:

C. It provides a concise explanation of the specific ways in which cell phones cause issues to the reader.