It's Complicated...
Author's Claim
What is "Teens use technology such as texting and social media to build friendships and transition into adulthood."
Juxtaposition
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The placement of two or more things side by side to show their similarities and/or differences
An example of the Author's Claim
What is..."I can say without hesitation that though social media is a useful and enticing tool, it poses unique risks to adolescent well-being."
(paragraph 1)
Relationship between the two articles author's claim
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1. Using technology can be dangerous for teens and hinder their development
2. Using technology is a healthy way for teens to nurture relationships and transition into adulthood.
The 2 reasons the Author discusses in her Opposing Claims
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1. To build the foundation for her arguments
2. To refute objections to her claim
(Paragraph 2)
Analogy
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A point-by-point comparison of two things that are alike in some respect
The structure of paragraph 4
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Cause & Effect
Sample of juxtaposition in Outsmart Your Smartphone
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Through a juxtaposition of the physical reactions of those on sending and receiving ends of social media posts
The Author states and builds her counterclaim by
What is developing the importance of social motivations for teens using technology?
(Paragraphs 3-5)
Direct address
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Talking directly to the reader, often using the pronoun you
Provide a statement that supports the cause and effect concerning the structure in paragraph 4
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The more time you spend texting or online, the greater the risk of harm.
A device an author uses to emphasize their ideas
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Rhetorical Devices
Provide an example to support the author's claim in It's Complicated.
"Reality" TV shows like Jersey Shore signal the potential fun that can be had by young adults who don't need to appease parents and teachers.
Rhetorical question
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A question that has such an obvious answer that it requires no reply
The author cites a 2017 study because
What is...Prove that multitasking reduces the ability of teens to learn and think
Both articles were written to inform
What is Teens and parents of teens