Item — sat-dog

Hard Reading and Writing · Expression of Ideas · None · MCQ

The author argues that the current generation of students has a more complicated understanding of reality than previous generations, in part because of the prevalence of digital media. One reason the author gives for this is that digital media "makes us more conscious of the artificiality of the real." What is the most likely reason why the author includes this argument?

The author’s argument that "digital media makes us more conscious of the artificiality of the real" most likely serves to

A
contrast the author’s view of reality with the views of previous generations.
B
explain why digital media has a negative impact on students’ understanding of reality.
C
support the author’s claim that digital media has a more profound impact on students’ understanding of reality than previous generations.
D
provide an example of how digital media has changed students’ understanding of reality.

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