Read this excerpt from "A Visit from the Goon Squad." At last he found Rebecca, smiling, holding Cara-Ann in her arms. She was dancing. They were too far away for Alex to reach them, and the distance felt irrevocable, a chasm that would keep him from ever again touching the delicate silk of Rebecca’s eyelids, or feeling, through his daughter’s ribs, the scramble of her heartbeat. Without the zoom, he couldn’t even see them. In desperation, he T’d Rebecca, pls wAt 4 me, my bUtiful wyf , then kept his zoom trained on her face until he saw her register the vibration, pause in her dancing, and reach for it. Which of these is the best question to address the societal issue raised in this excerpt?
Answer
A
Should proper spelling and grammar be required to send texts?
B
Does technology help or hinder meaningful communication?
C
Is it dangerous to text while engaged in other activities?
D
How will technology affect the music industry of the future?
Explanation
The excerpt shows Alex using texting and a phone’s zoom to reach Rebecca and feel connected, even though they are physically far apart. At the same time, the technology cannot fully replace being close enough to touch or see her clearly. This contrast raises the broader question of whether technology helps or hinders meaningful communication, making “Does technology help or hinder meaningful communication?” the best choice.
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