Actice
Lesson 19
1 Use the Hints on this page to help you answer the questions.
1 Which of the following statements best explains the auth
A
Print is effectively dead as a form of communication.
B
C
D
Despite predictions of its disappearance, print is widespread.
Print has not come to an end, but it is dwindling quickly.
Newspaper sales are shrinking, but books remain popular.
2 Which of the following statements is evidence supporting the author's
reasoning that "people are turning away from traditional methods of
reading"?
A
"Furniture and office supply stores feature a dizzying array of
bookshelves ..."
B
C
"Newspaper readership has been in decline for years..."
"... corner kiosks in large cities are like ice cream trucks for printed
material..."
"... some homes even have their own libraries ..."
D
3 Evaluate the author's argument about the state of print publishing.
Explain whether the author backs up his claim with sound reasoning
and relevant evidence. Use at least two details from the text in
your response.