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2. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What is one possible negative effect of true crime stories?
People feel like part of the investigation and try to crack the case.
People are fascinated with violence even if they don't imitate it.
People can be traumatized physically and emotionally.
People may binge-watch an entire true-crime series.
Part B
Select two sentences that provide relevant support for the answer in Part A.
"I think human beings, in general, are just drawn to extreme cases of
violence." (paragraph 4)
"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)
"After Making a Murderer came out, many viewers who believed convicted
killers Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey were innocent formed support
groups and began petitioning for their release." (paragraph 15)
"Even if you're a huge fan of the genre, you've likely experienced some side
effects after watching a show or reading a scary book, like trouble falling
asleep or nightmares." (paragraph 18)
"When we are so used to consuming these images, when lesser forms of
violence occur, it doesn't bother us in the same way because we've seen the
most extreme examples." (paragraph 25)