Consider the following statement: "We spend more time connecting online but less time connecting in person." Do you agree or disagree with this antithesis? Explain your perspective using personal experiences. Discuss how technology has influenced the way people communicate and build relationships. In your response, include at least one original example of antithesis.

 Prompt Response: I agree with this statement because technology makes it easy to send quick messages but harder to sit down for deep conversations. In my life, I see this in group chats and on social media. I might talk to my friends all day by texting in group chats. However, when we actually hang out in person, people often check their phones or get easily distracted by notifications instead of staying focused on the conversation. Technology has completely changed how we build relationships. It gives us instant access, which is great for staying in touch, but it also can replace face to face quality time. An example of antithesis to show this contrast is that phones bring distant friends closer but push nearby friends further.  

Summary: Today we also read about new rhetorical devices and completed exercises to check our understandings. 

Reflection: This helped me test my understanding right away and see how these devices work in practice. This will also make it much easier to analyze complex texts on the AP exam and improve the strength of my writing. 

 

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