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QUESTION 2 Select the closing paragraph that is more effective, satisfying readers and summarizing the main idea. In the debate over media violence and its effects on youth, studies are often contested and complex. Although the goal of this research is to find causes in order to reduce violence in our culture, violent media O a. should more accurately be described as one factor among many. Addressing aggressive children's inability to interact successfully with other people may be a more fruitful approach. As Maggie Cutler points out, "However strong media influences may be, real life is stronger" (689). Debates on media violence and its effects on youth are complex. In order to reduce violence in our culture, violent media should be seen as one factor that needs attention. Also, teaching aggressive children to interact successfully with other people may be a more fruitful approach. Maggie Cutler points out that real life is actually stronger than media influence.

Answer 1

(a) In the debate over media violence and its effect on youth, studies are often contested and complex. Although the goal of this research is to find causes in order to reduce violence in our culture, violent media should more accurately be described as one factor among many. Addressing aggressive children's inability to interact successfully with other people may be a more fruitful approach. As Maggie Cutler points out, "However strong media influences may be, real life is stronger"

is more effective, satisfying readers and summarizing the main idea because:

• Directly saying Debates on media violence and its effect on youth are complex as in (b) in the end is not suitable,rather starting in (a) is appropriate.
• In (b) , 2nd sentence," should be" is used. Rather "Should more accurately be" used in (a) 2nd sentence is more satisfying to readers.
• The Quote by Maggie Cutler is highlighted by using " " in (a) which should be there while using anyone's Quote.It is more effective.