Derek entered Room 101 and asked the teacher if he was in the right place for his drivers’ education class. When the teacher assured him that he was, Derek chose a textbook and a seat. Which stage directions best represent the ideas in the paragraph?

Derek: [Entering classroom briskly; selecting a seat] May I please have a driver’s ed textbook?
Derek: [Entering classroom with hesitation; addressing the teacher] Is this drivers’ education?
Derek: [Entering classroom cheerfully; turning to a friend] So, are you ready to learn how to drive?
Derek: [Entering classroom gloomily; grabbing a textbook] I can’t believe I have to take this class.

Which is the best rebuttal to the following counter-argument? playing video games can be beneficial to youth because it enhances their hand and eye coordination, sharpens their reflexes, and keeps them out of trouble if they were playing outdoors. a. playing video games can be harmful because it is often done in isolation, which hinders the development of social skills b. playing video games can be harmful because excessive playing can lead to obsessive dependence, which can be dangerous. c. playing video games can be armful because it deprives kids of healthful exercise they would normally get by playing outdoors. d. playing video games can be harmful because the more attached youth are to the games, the more detached they become from reality.