Censorship

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(Part A) Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? (RI.1.2)

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Part B: Which detail best supports the answer to Part A? (RI.1.1)

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How does the author develop the idea that governments can censor anything? (RI.1.2)

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Which detail from the passage supports the idea that censorship has benefits? (RI.1.1)

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PART A: Which of the following types of censorship are most similar in their purpose?
Select three answers. (RI.1.3)

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PART B: What is the connection between the types of censorship that were identified in
Part A? (RI.1.3)

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How does the author make distinctions between the types of censorship that are
beneficial and the types of censorship that are oppressive? (RI.1.3)

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Which statement best illustrates an objective summary of the text? (RI.1.2)

Censorship is a means of restricting communication and can be used by the
government for many reasons. Censorship may be used to protect citizens,
restrict opposing ideas or ideologies, or protect personal interests. Although
some of those reasons limit individuals’ free speech, it does more good than
harm since it protects citizens. There are both benefits and downsides to a
government using censorship.

Censorship is a means of restricting communication and can be used by the
government for many reasons. There are many types of censorship including
moral, military, political, religious, and corporate censorship. Moral and military
censorship protect citizens. Political and religious censorship oppress citizens.
Corporate censorship tries to protect corporations. There are both benefits and
downsides to a government using censorship.

(Part A) Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? (RI.1.2)

Part B: Which detail best supports the answer to Part A? (RI.1.1)

How does the author develop the idea that governments can censor anything? (RI.1.2)

Which detail from the passage supports the idea that censorship has benefits? (RI.1.1)

PART A: Which of the following types of censorship are most similar in their purpose?Select three answers. (RI.1.3)

PART B: What is the connection between the types of censorship that were identified inPart A? (RI.1.3)

How does the author make distinctions between the types of censorship that arebeneficial and the types of censorship that are oppressive? (RI.1.3)

Which statement best illustrates an objective summary of the text? (RI.1.2)

PART A: Which of the following types of censorship are most similar in their purpose?
Select three answers. (RI.1.3)

PART B: What is the connection between the types of censorship that were identified in
Part A? (RI.1.3)

How does the author make distinctions between the types of censorship that are
beneficial and the types of censorship that are oppressive? (RI.1.3)