AP Success - AP English Language: The Third Place and Video Games

Sitting at a campfire

Working out at a gym

What activity does the author compare their nightly PlayStation sessions to? (line 3-4)

Watching a movie

Cultural engagement (line 35-37)

Resistance to social norms (line 41-42)

Communication with distant friends (line 24-25)

Artistic expression (line 49-50)

Criticize the overuse of technology among young people

Advocate for the recognition of virtual spaces as legitimate social venues

The author's main purpose in the passage is to:

Argue against the social value of traditional family dinners

Both are viewed as essential for maintaining relationships.

Each is portrayed as an individual preference rather than a group activity.

Each serves as a primary social engagement for the author.

Both are criticized for being outdated forms of interaction.

The phrase "virtual world of my PlayStation" (line 3) serves to:

Illustrate the immersive experience provided by video games.

Compare the gaming environment to a physical location.

Highlight the isolation felt by the author.

Provide a historical context for their gaming preference.

Illustrate the diversity of their social experiences.

Criticize the outdated customs of their family.

Underline the importance of tradition in their life.

Criticize the lack of physical social venues in Oxford.

When discussing the term "third place," the author is using this concept to:

Advocate for the recognition of non-traditional social spaces.

Demonstrate their knowledge of sociological terms.

The author's social circle is limited to gamers only.

Gaming is a versatile activity accommodating different interests.

The author prefers video games over traditional forms of entertainment.

Video games are central to the author's professional life.

Regret

Anticipation

Indifference

Criticism