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English, 27.09.2020 03:01, carmen261

In Mike Twohy's cartoon, a father working at a computer turns to his son, also at a computer, and asks, "Wanna toss the ol' virtual pigskin?" Pigskin is slang for a football.
In her essay, Jane McGonigal writes:
Gamers want to know: Where, in the real world, is that gamer sense of being fully alive, focused, and engaged in every
moment? Where is the gamer feeling of power, heroic purpose, and community? Where are the bursts of expanding thrill of
success and team victory?
Which choice best shows how the cartoon supports the argument in the excerpt?
A
The cartoon suggests that the father would enjoy playing an online football game more than real football.
B
The cartoon indicates that the father wants his son to be familiar with different computer applications.
С
The cartoon suggests that the father prefers that his son play a video game because it's safer than real football
D
The cartoon indicates that the father thinks his son spends too much time alone on the computer,

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