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Fill in the blank: In 'Television,' Dahl describes children as being ______ by TV. |
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Hypnotised |
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True or False: Dahl believes that television encourages children to think critically and creatively. |
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False. Dahl argues that television dulls children's imaginations and stifles creativity. |
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According to Dahl, what should parents encourage their children to do instead of watching TV? |
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Read books |
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Fill in the blank: Dahl refers to television as a ______ that keeps children entertained but harms their growth. |
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Monster |
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True or False: The poem suggests that children used to read extensively before the advent of television. |
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True. |
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What does Dahl compare a child's brain to in 'Television' to illustrate cognitive decline? |
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Soft cheese |
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What does Dahl urge parents to install instead of a television in their homes? |
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A lovely bookshelf |
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True or False: Dahl believes that watching television can enhance children's intellectual abilities. |
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False. He argues that it kills imagination and makes children dull. |
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What is the overall tone of Dahl's poem 'Television'? |
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Satirical and cautionary |
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What does Dahl believe will happen to children once they stop watching television? |
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They will rediscover the joy of reading. |
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