English 1A

Dr. Eigenauer

Homework

“Stop Blaming Kids and TV” by Mike Males.

 

  1. What is the author’s central thesis?
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  2. According to the opening paragraphs, what do those who blame the media
    for increased violence among youth ignore?
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  3. What does the author say about the relationships among race, gender,
    economic level, and violent crime?
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  4. What is the problem with claiming that adolescents are highly influenced by
    television?
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  5. What is the main cause of adolescents starting to smoke? How does this idea
    conflict with the idea that advertising is the main culprit?
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  6. What is the conclusion of this essay?
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