Bullying is bullying is bullying. Or is it? Yes, there is an underlying goal in all bullying—to cause the victim pain. But there is a difference between bullying at school and cyberbullying. At school, the bully has a name, face, and home address. At school, the bully is real, recognizable, and approachable. A cyberbully is a phantom—virtual, unknown, and untouchable. Like a phantom, the cyberbully lashes out from the dark. Rather than be restricted to school hours, cyberbullies can strike at any time. Cyberbullies don’t necessarily use their names; they can harass their victims anonymously. To help combat cyberbullying, start being a good digital citizen. Be responsible about what you post, and think about how what you say will be interpreted by others—remember that once it’s posted, it’s permanent. Most of all, don’t be afraid to talk to others about things you see online. The more we try to be aware, the more aware we’ll become. Read the editorial carefully, and then select the choice that best answers each question. What two ideas are juxtaposed in the editorial? ✔ bullies and phantoms What is the purpose of the juxtaposition? ✔ to show that cyberbullies are hard to identify What is the effect of the juxtaposition on the reader? ✔ It shows the dangers of cyberbullying.