Analyze Word Choice and Textual Allusions Practice Test

Read this excerpt from a technology article for teens (about 115 words):

"Many apps are designed to keep users scrolling. One common technique is the algorithm, a set of rules that predicts what you’ll watch next based on your clicks, watch time, and likes. When the system learns that dramatic videos hold your attention, it may recommend more of them, even if they leave you stressed. Researchers call this ‘engagement optimization,’ and they argue that understanding the process helps people make intentional choices—like turning off autoplay or setting time limits."

How does the technical term algorithm affect the passage’s meaning and tone?

Read the excerpt from a school editorial (about 105 words):

“The district says the library budget will be reduced next year. Supporters of the cut argue that most research happens online now. But cutting funds doesn’t just remove a few new books—it also limits database access, author visits, and quiet study spaces. The board didn’t ‘revise’ the program; it dismantled it piece by piece. If we want students to read widely and evaluate sources, we should strengthen the library, not treat it like an extra that can be packed away.”

How would replacing dismantled with the word revised change the tone of the passage?