Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does the term 'digesting' refer to in the context of understanding instructions?
What does the term 'digesting' refer to in the context of understanding instructions?
- Rushing through the information
- Forgetting the information
- Ignoring the information completely
- Mentally taking in or thinking over the information (correct)
What does it mean when someone is 'consumed with fear'?
What does it mean when someone is 'consumed with fear'?
- They are overwhelmed with happiness
- They are deeply absorbed by their fear (correct)
- They are feeling excited
- They are distracted from their surroundings
What can be inferred about Caleb's situation when he had to reread the confusing directions?
What can be inferred about Caleb's situation when he had to reread the confusing directions?
- He did not care about the directions
- He understood them perfectly the first time
- He was too tired to follow the directions
- He was confused and needed to gain understanding (correct)
What can we infer about Niko's attitude towards science books?
What can we infer about Niko's attitude towards science books?
What might the owner's reaction to the spilled sauce indicate about their temperament?
What might the owner's reaction to the spilled sauce indicate about their temperament?
What does the term 'absorbing' imply in the context of learning?
What does the term 'absorbing' imply in the context of learning?
How does the chef's realization about mistakes contribute to his personal development?
How does the chef's realization about mistakes contribute to his personal development?
Which statement best reflects the customers' awareness during the incident in the kitchen?
Which statement best reflects the customers' awareness during the incident in the kitchen?
What does the term 'absorbing' mean in the context of Jia's reading experience?
What does the term 'absorbing' mean in the context of Jia's reading experience?
What is the meaning of 'urban' as described in the content?
What is the meaning of 'urban' as described in the content?
Which of the following describes the protagonist's feelings about technology?
Which of the following describes the protagonist's feelings about technology?
How does Jia's distraction affect her reading?
How does Jia's distraction affect her reading?
In what part of life does the protagonist notice the effects of technology?
In what part of life does the protagonist notice the effects of technology?
What does the word 'decline' mean in the context provided?
What does the word 'decline' mean in the context provided?
What is one possible consequence of being 'engrossed' in technology?
What is one possible consequence of being 'engrossed' in technology?
How does the construction noise affect Jia's ability to read?
How does the construction noise affect Jia's ability to read?
Which of the following best defines the term 'protagonist'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'protagonist'?
In the context of the content, what does 'racket' refer to when discussing children at a playground?
In the context of the content, what does 'racket' refer to when discussing children at a playground?
What feeling does the protagonist experience as a result of excessive technology use?
What feeling does the protagonist experience as a result of excessive technology use?
Which method does the protagonist use to combat their struggles with technology?
Which method does the protagonist use to combat their struggles with technology?
What aspect of technology's impact on relationships is emphasized in the story?
What aspect of technology's impact on relationships is emphasized in the story?
What type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
What type of clause can stand alone as a complete sentence?
What is a characteristic of a dependent clause?
What is a characteristic of a dependent clause?
What does the protagonist seek to reconnect with to overcome technology challenges?
What does the protagonist seek to reconnect with to overcome technology challenges?
What does the story suggest about the role of technology in human connection?
What does the story suggest about the role of technology in human connection?
What is the main conflict the protagonist faces?
What is the main conflict the protagonist faces?
Which of the following is NOT a type of clause mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of clause mentioned?
When does a dependent clause typically begin?
When does a dependent clause typically begin?
What emotion does the author express regarding her time spent with friends checking social media?
What emotion does the author express regarding her time spent with friends checking social media?
Which statement best supports the author's feelings about checking social media with friends?
Which statement best supports the author's feelings about checking social media with friends?
What does the phrase 'the black hole of technology' imply?
What does the phrase 'the black hole of technology' imply?
What does the author mean by saying she 'had finally stopped'?
What does the author mean by saying she 'had finally stopped'?
In what way does the author feel technology affects her friendships?
In what way does the author feel technology affects her friendships?
How does the author perceive the use of smartphones during social gatherings?
How does the author perceive the use of smartphones during social gatherings?
Which of the following is a consequence of excessive technology use according to the author?
Which of the following is a consequence of excessive technology use according to the author?
What type of clause is "if there is fog on the mountain"?
What type of clause is "if there is fog on the mountain"?
What type of clause is "the audience took their seats"?
What type of clause is "the audience took their seats"?
In the phrase "that tells the history of our state," what type of clause is "that tells the history of our state"?
In the phrase "that tells the history of our state," what type of clause is "that tells the history of our state"?
What is the effect of contrasting the words "go" and "stop" in the text?
What is the effect of contrasting the words "go" and "stop" in the text?
In the sentence "Because we were tired, we did not go shopping last night," which part is the independent clause?
In the sentence "Because we were tired, we did not go shopping last night," which part is the independent clause?
What type of clause is "When intermission was over"?
What type of clause is "When intermission was over"?
What is the intended impact of stating "the children went for a long walk"?
What is the intended impact of stating "the children went for a long walk"?
What is the purpose of adding an independent clause to a subordinate clause?
What is the purpose of adding an independent clause to a subordinate clause?
Which of the following is an example of a subordinate clause?
Which of the following is an example of a subordinate clause?
How do the phrases "although she missed band practice" contribute to sentence structure?
How do the phrases "although she missed band practice" contribute to sentence structure?
Flashcards
Digesting (Instructions)
Digesting (Instructions)
To think over carefully and understand completely.
Consumed (with fear)
Consumed (with fear)
To be completely absorbed by something, often to the point of being overwhelmed.
To gain an understanding of something.
To gain an understanding of something.
Process (Information)
To read or consume something quickly and eagerly.
To read or consume something quickly and eagerly.
Signup and view all the flashcards
Absorbing (Information)
Absorbing (Information)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Independent Clause
Independent Clause
Signup and view all the flashcards
Dependent Clause
Dependent Clause
Signup and view all the flashcards
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
Signup and view all the flashcards
Relative Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Signup and view all the flashcards
Dependent Relative Clause
Dependent Relative Clause
Signup and view all the flashcards
What is a multiple-meaning word?
What is a multiple-meaning word?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does it mean to be 'engrossed'?
What does it mean to be 'engrossed'?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What is a protagonist?
What is a protagonist?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does 'decline' mean?
What does 'decline' mean?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does 'urban' mean?
What does 'urban' mean?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does it mean to have trouble 'absorbing' something?
What does it mean to have trouble 'absorbing' something?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does 'racket' mean in the sentence: 'The children at the playground were making a racket.'
What does 'racket' mean in the sentence: 'The children at the playground were making a racket.'
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does 'racket' mean in the sentence: 'Nana bought me a tennis racket for my birthday!'
What does 'racket' mean in the sentence: 'Nana bought me a tennis racket for my birthday!'
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does 'hide' mean in the sentence: 'Calvin can't hide his admiration for his older brother.'
What does 'hide' mean in the sentence: 'Calvin can't hide his admiration for his older brother.'
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does 'hide' mean in the sentence: 'Leopards have spots on their hide.'
What does 'hide' mean in the sentence: 'Leopards have spots on their hide.'
Signup and view all the flashcards
What is the "black hole of technology"?
What is the "black hole of technology"?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does it mean to be "consumed" by technology?
What does it mean to be "consumed" by technology?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What does "digesting" information mean?
What does "digesting" information mean?
Signup and view all the flashcards
How did the author feel about her friends being on social media?
How did the author feel about her friends being on social media?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What did the author mean by "finally stopped"?
What did the author mean by "finally stopped"?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What is the author's main concern about the black hole of technology?
What is the author's main concern about the black hole of technology?
Signup and view all the flashcards
What is one consequence of the black hole of technology?
What is one consequence of the black hole of technology?
Signup and view all the flashcards
Subordinate Clause
Subordinate Clause
Signup and view all the flashcards
Simple Sentence
Simple Sentence
Signup and view all the flashcards
Compound Sentence
Compound Sentence
Signup and view all the flashcards
Complex Sentence
Complex Sentence
Signup and view all the flashcards
Clause
Clause
Signup and view all the flashcards
Subject
Subject
Signup and view all the flashcards
Verb
Verb
Signup and view all the flashcards
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Summary
- Leena Khan's blog post, "The Black Hole of Technology," argues that excessive technology use diminishes awareness and happiness.
- Quality of information is more important than quantity.
- A personal experience in Cambodia highlights that poverty doesn't preclude happiness.
- Excessive technology consumption distracts from meaningful aspects of life.
Vocabulary
- Devouring: Taking in greedily, often used for food or information
- Absorbing: Learning or fully taking in something with interest
- Process: Gaining an understanding of something
- Consumed: Completely absorbed; occupied; used up; often used with information or emotion
- Digesting: Thinking over; mentally processing; taking in something
- Scolded: Spoken to angrily about something; criticized; reprimanded
- Murky: Dark; cloudy; difficult to see through; murky water (e.g.)
- Stunning: Shocking or impressive
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.