Question

Part A

What claim does the author make make against binge-watching in the Newsela article "PRO/CON: Binge-Watching"?


Binge-watching may lead to isolation and dependency.

Binge-watching can cause vision and hearing problems for viewers.

Binge-watching immerses the viewer in the story.

Binge-watching stops people from obsessing about problems.

Question 2

Part B

Which statement accurately assesses the claim identified in Part A?

It is effective because the author describes multiple effects of binge-watching when it becomes a habit.

It is ineffective because the evidence about health issues related to binge-watching is not supported by outside sources.

It is ineffective because the author only discusses the negative effects of binge-watching on stress levels.

It is effective because the author lists the negative physical effects of binge-watching on the body.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer I belive to part A is A. The answer to part B I belive is A. Tell me if I am wrong please

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

1. Binge-watching may lead to isolation and dependency.

2. It is effective because the author describes multiple effects of binge-watching when it becomes a habit

Step-by-step explanation:

The author quoted a study from the University of Texas which stated that binge-watchers have the tendency to become lonely, depressed, and have less self-control. To support this claim, he listed the multiple effects of binge-watching when it becomes a habit. Some of them include stressful feelings such as regret, guilt, personal failure, depression, and anxiety.

The addicted binge-watcher also has a sense of wasted time and activity because he feels that he should have invested his time in something better.