Question

Critics might say that social media allows teens to express themselves and make connections on a broader scale. A 2018 study found that while this may be true, there is a dark side to this connection. According to Going Offline, an organization that educates teens about the dangers of social media, 72% of teens overshare personal information that could put them at risk if in the wrong hands. Furthermore, half of the teens surveyed by the organization were unaware of what a digital footprint was or what their digital footprint said about them.

What is the counterclaim the author introduces to the argument?

Most teens are unaware of what a digital footprint is.
There is a dark side to social media.
72% of teens overshare personal information to their social media accounts.
Social media is a way for teens to express themselves and meet new people.

Answer 1

DO NOT LISTEN TO THE OTHER GUY!! The answer is D.

"Social media is a way for teens to express themselves and meet new people"

Step-by-step explanation:

the question is asking the COUNTERCLAIM. The paragraph is referring to social media as a bad thing. A counterclaim would be the opposite and in the beginning, the author says "Critics might say that social media allows teens to express themselves and make connections on a broader scale"