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Which phrase best describes the purpose of the selection?

To explain why people love to watch true-crime shows, what the effects of those shows are, and how to moderate those effects for better mental health

To explain why crimes typically happen, who commits crimes, and how true-crime shows accurately reflect real life

To inform readers about who binge-watches true-crime shows, how the shows are made, and why producers continue to make them

To inform readers about what are the latest true-crime shows, why those shows are exciting, and how to follow the best shows

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Which statement best summarizes the introduction?

True-crime shows are violent, which is why people enjoy watching them.

People enjoy true-crime shows, but they should consider the effects of watching them.

Many people binge-watch true-crime shows, without experiencing any negative effects.

The content of true-crime shows is disturbing, so children shouldn’t watch them.

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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the main idea of the section titled “Why are we obsessed with true crime?”

People watch true-crime shows differently now than they did in the past.

True-crime stories are especially entertaining for podcast audiences.

True-crime stories are popular because of intriguing topics and gripping storytelling.

People watch true-crime shows for the same reason they watch sports.

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Part B
Which two sentences from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

But since the birth of NPR’s wildly popular 2014 podcast Serial, the way people view true crime has changed. (paragraph 7)

“Since then, with the advent of on-demand TV options, viewers can watch an entire series in one go.” (paragraph 9)

One reason is that we’re curious—especially when it comes to out-of-the-ordinary events. (paragraph 10)

The suspense when we don’t know what’s going to happen next, or being shocked by an unexpected turn, are tactics that hold our attention. (paragraph 12)

“It’s the same reason why we watch fights or tune into boxing matches.” (paragraph 13)

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Read the dictionary entry below.
convey /kən-va′/ tr v 1. to take or carry from one place to another; transport 2. to serve as a medium of transmission for; transmit 3. to communicate or make known; impart
4. to transfer ownership of or title to
Paragraph 8

“It was a flagship moment for the genre,” Lee said of Serial’s success. “It sort of signalled to the larger world that you can do [true crime] in a smart way, in a way that conveyed lots of thought, and in a way that was captivating for an audience.”
Which definition best matches the meaning of the word conveyed as it is used in paragraph 8?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

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The main idea of the section titled “People feel like detectives” is that viewers —

believe that the criminals in true-crime shows are innocent in most cases

lose confidence in the criminal justice system when they watch true-crime shows

feel qualified to join law enforcement organizations after watching true-crime shows

find true-crime shows exciting because they think they can affect the outcomes of the cases

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The section titled “But how does true crime affect our well-being?” discusses how
watching violence physically and mentally affects people in different ways. Which two
kinds of evidence are used to support this idea?

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Which statement about the selection includes an adjective phrase that adds detail?

People who watch true-crime shows may become violent themselves.

People who watch true-crime shows tend to believe criminals are innocent.

People who watch true-crime shows may feel less empathy for victims of crime.

People who watch true-crime shows tend to lose sleep and experience nightmares.

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Which statement best summarizes the section titled “What about our emotional health?”

People who watch true-crime shows may become violent themselves.

People who watch true-crime shows tend to believe criminals are innocent.

People who watch true-crime shows may feel less empathy for victims of crime.

People who watch true-crime shows tend to lose sleep and experience nightmares.

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Which statement about the selection includes an adverb phrase that adds detail?

True-crime shows can be interesting and exciting.

Violence from true-crime shows can affect people negatively.

Victims in true-crime shows are given less attention than criminals.

Some people feel amazingly empowered when watching true-crime shows.

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Read the quote from paragraph 29 of the selection.
“People have to understand their own limits, and know that if they’re good after watching an episode or two, then that’s how they should leave it.”
Which statement best paraphrases this quote?

Viewers should know that one episode is usually enough.

Viewers are responsible for monitoring their own mental health.

Viewers will likely have mental health issues after bingeing true-crime shows.

Viewers must consider the physical impact of continually watching true-crime shows.

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ELA 9A Unit 3 "Why Are We Obsessed with True Crime?" by Laura Hensley

ELA 9A Unit 3 "Why Are We Obsessed with True Crime?" by Laura Hensley

Which phrase best describes the purpose of the selection?

Which statement best summarizes the introduction?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the main idea of the section titled “Why are we obsessed with true crime?”

Part B
Which two sentences from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

The main idea of the section titled “People feel like detectives” is that viewers —

The section titled “But how does true crime affect our well-being?” discusses how
watching violence physically and mentally affects people in different ways. Which two
kinds of evidence are used to support this idea?

Which statement about the selection includes an adjective phrase that adds detail?

Which statement best summarizes the section titled “What about our emotional health?”

Which statement about the selection includes an adverb phrase that adds detail?

Read the quote from paragraph 29 of the selection.
“People have to understand their own limits, and know that if they’re good after watching an episode or two, then that’s how they should leave it.”
Which statement best paraphrases this quote?

Paraphrase the section titled “People feel like detectives.”

Which phrase best describes the purpose of the selection?

Which statement best summarizes the introduction?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the main idea of the section titled “Why are we obsessed with true crime?”

Part B
Which two sentences from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

The main idea of the section titled “People feel like detectives” is that viewers —

The section titled “But how does true crime affect our well-being?” discusses how
watching violence physically and mentally affects people in different ways. Which two
kinds of evidence are used to support this idea?

Which statement about the selection includes an adjective phrase that adds detail?

Which statement best summarizes the section titled “What about our emotional health?”

Which statement about the selection includes an adverb phrase that adds detail?

Read the quote from paragraph 29 of the selection.
“People have to understand their own limits, and know that if they’re good after watching an episode or two, then that’s how they should leave it.”
Which statement best paraphrases this quote?

Paraphrase the section titled “People feel like detectives.”

ELA 9A Unit 3 "Why Are We Obsessed with True Crime?" by Laura Hensley

ELA 9A Unit 3 "Why Are We Obsessed with True Crime?" by Laura Hensley

Which phrase best describes the purpose of the selection?

Which statement best summarizes the introduction?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.Part AWhat is the main idea of the section titled “Why are we obsessed with true crime?”

Part BWhich two sentences from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

The main idea of the section titled “People feel like detectives” is that viewers —

The section titled “But how does true crime affect our well-being?” discusses how watching violence physically and mentally affects people in different ways. Which two kinds of evidence are used to support this idea?

Which statement about the selection includes an adjective phrase that adds detail?

Which statement best summarizes the section titled “What about our emotional health?”

Which statement about the selection includes an adverb phrase that adds detail?

Read the quote from paragraph 29 of the selection.“People have to understand their own limits, and know that if they’re good after watching an episode or two, then that’s how they should leave it.”Which statement best paraphrases this quote?

Paraphrase the section titled “People feel like detectives.”

Which phrase best describes the purpose of the selection?

Which statement best summarizes the introduction?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.Part AWhat is the main idea of the section titled “Why are we obsessed with true crime?”

Part BWhich two sentences from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

The main idea of the section titled “People feel like detectives” is that viewers —

The section titled “But how does true crime affect our well-being?” discusses how watching violence physically and mentally affects people in different ways. Which two kinds of evidence are used to support this idea?

Which statement about the selection includes an adjective phrase that adds detail?

Which statement best summarizes the section titled “What about our emotional health?”

Which statement about the selection includes an adverb phrase that adds detail?

Read the quote from paragraph 29 of the selection.“People have to understand their own limits, and know that if they’re good after watching an episode or two, then that’s how they should leave it.”Which statement best paraphrases this quote?

Paraphrase the section titled “People feel like detectives.”

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the main idea of the section titled “Why are we obsessed with true crime?”

Part B
Which two sentences from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

The section titled “But how does true crime affect our well-being?” discusses how
watching violence physically and mentally affects people in different ways. Which two
kinds of evidence are used to support this idea?

Read the quote from paragraph 29 of the selection.
“People have to understand their own limits, and know that if they’re good after watching an episode or two, then that’s how they should leave it.”
Which statement best paraphrases this quote?

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is the main idea of the section titled “Why are we obsessed with true crime?”

Part B
Which two sentences from the selection best support the answer to Part A?

The section titled “But how does true crime affect our well-being?” discusses how
watching violence physically and mentally affects people in different ways. Which two
kinds of evidence are used to support this idea?

Read the quote from paragraph 29 of the selection.
“People have to understand their own limits, and know that if they’re good after watching an episode or two, then that’s how they should leave it.”
Which statement best paraphrases this quote?