Which heading would be more effective for paragraph iv? a) why people love their ear buds b) competition in the music industry c) how music soothes the savage beast d) detrimental effects of ear buds on society iv. narcissism: beyond just being distracting and dangerous, ear buds are detrimental and damaging to society as a whole. ear buds work against a community of listeners. everyone is walking all over the neighborhood, plugged into their latest favorite playlist, but no one is talking to anyone. people who are addicted to their ear buds don’t care about other people. they don’t want community and contact with the real world. ear buds also actively destroy live musicians' ability to make a living with their art form. no one wants live music anymore when they can pay less to hear it instantly and privately anytime they want. if we don’t curb our use of ear buds, all our musicians will languish and no new music will be developed.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.