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Which of these media types allow only writing, and not erasing and rewriting?

A) Pen and Paper
B) Whiteboard and Marker
C) Chalkboard and Chalk
D) Electronic Tablet and Stylus

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Final answer:

The media type that allows only writing, but not erasing and rewriting is A) Pen and Paper, as whiteboards, chalkboards, and electronic tablets allow corrections, while pen and paper do not.

Step-by-step explanation:

The media types that allow only writing, and not erasing and rewriting is A) Pen and Paper. Whiteboards and chalkboards allow for writing and erasing, as do electronic tablets with a stylus, especially since electronic tablets can use features like layers and undo options to change and correct what's been written or drawn. Pen and paper, on the other hand, usually result in permanent marks that can't be erased without at least leaving some form of residue or damage to the paper.

It is interesting to note that some artists, like Robert Rauschenberg, have creatively used erasers as a medium in their art projects, highlighting that even with traditionally permanent media like pen and paper, creative techniques can alter the typical behavior of the medium. However, this doesn't change the general use of pen and paper as a medium where erasing is not a designed feature. Furthermore, devices like graphics tablets rely on technology like induction and electromagnetic fields to create images that can easily be edited or undone, contrasting sharply with the permanence of pen on paper.

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