Passage 2        Most of us think of memes as silly things. Fads that fly around the internet and make uslaugh for a moment before we forget them. Some memes last a while； some are all over the internetone day and are gone the next. First, let’s consider what a meme is. It’s an idea or a piece ofculture—often a picture with some text—that can be passed from person to person. A meme issomething that people repeat and imitate, but also adapt along the way. The meme’s power lies inthe fact that it can spread so rapidly. There are several reasons for this. First of all, a memeprovokes an instant reaction, usually laughter, sometimes shock or empathy, and that makes peoplewant to share it. Second, a meme conveys information or feelings concisely. Instead of writing along post about how bored you are, you can post a meme like this: It may make your friends laugh,but it also tells them how you’re feeling. Another reason why memes are powerful is that they allowfor creativity and self-expression, because people don’t just share them, they also adapt them.       Memes are a powerful way to spread ideas, so naturally, they’re also used for more seriousmessages. Images like a polar bear on a small iceberg have been used to comment on importantissues, such as global warming. Now, does this particular polar bear’s situation have anything to dowith global warming? Maybe. Maybe not. But if not, is it wrong for the image to be used this way ifit gets your message across? What do you think? Some people argue that the way memes spreadideas so quickly can be a positive force for good, helping to raise awareness and build support forsocial movements, while others say that memes, at best, oversimplify complex situations, and atworst are a source of viral false information. At the very least, we need to think before we click thatshare button. What are we participating in, and why? Is it just for a quick laugh or a tug at the heart?Or is it something more powerful?
【題組】41. What is the main purpose of the article?
(A) To illustrate the aesthetic aspect of memes
(B) To define memes and to discuss their applications and impacts
(C) To highlight the impact of memes on global warming
(D) To persuade readers to stop using memes