In the last paragraph, why does the author compare the cell phone to the pen? to argue that education should be the main purpose of technology to show that people have always been able to find and share information to demonstrate that both are powerful educational tools when used correctly to suggest that both will be overshadowed by even more advanced technology

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conclusions made on the basis of unstated or stated evidence are called inferences

i decided to stay late in the laboratory to continue my experiment with the lightbulb. at midnight, thomas edison opened the door and walked in with his head held high.

1. he leaned on the wall and observed me carefully.

2. his harsh scrutiny made me self-conscious of my skills in the lab.

3. perhaps it was just me, but the air in the laboratory began to thicken as i found myself having difficulty to breathe.

4. i turned to look at him fully as i mentally prepared myself for what my very first words would be to thomas edison.

5. the next couple of seconds shocked me. it wasn't me who spoke, but rather him and with diction i could never think of using in a simple sentence.

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quarted means to be housed or "lodged" in someone home

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