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b. “phishing” emails from criminals.
c. good grades.
d. job offers in technology.
Looking at Language
8. The essay contains many terms related to the Internet and
its technologies. List five of these words.
9. Some writers judiciously avoid using brand names in their
writing so as not to promote any particular product. This writer
uses many brand names. List five of them. Do you believe the
use of brand names enhances or detracts from this essay?
Why?
10. Choose three unfamiliar words from the essay that are not
among the vocabulary questions. Define each.
Discussing the Essay
Prepare to discuss the following questions in class by thinking about
them or writing about them in your journal.
1. How much privacy should a person be able to expect on a
social networking site?
