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           Verbal bullying is the most common type of violence in schools. It is equally present among boys and girls.By definition, verbal bullying refers to when an individual uses verbal language to embarrass, mock or insultanother person. Unlike physical bullying, where the effects are obvious, verbal bullying is harder to see andstop. However, one should bear in mind that words alone do have power and can harm more than punches.
           Different interest, habits, dress style, way of talking, and skin color are some of the reasons why kids maybecome victims of verbal bullying. It often happens that children who are excellent pupils, and who are verydedicated to school, are exposed to mockery and rejection by their peers. Sometimes children intentionallydrop in school performance and start to get bad marks just to be accepted and become popular among theirclassmates. However, we should be aware that not all the children react in the same way when they are exposedto mocking and name-calling.
          Children who are insecure and who have low self-esteem due to verbal bullying may withdraw andbecome suspicious. It is very hard for them to let others enter their world deprived of mean things and mockery.Such children may show aversion to school and refuse to participate in activities with their peers. Words canhave tremendous power, greater than we could ever imagine. Mocking or taunting can instantly crash all theideas, wishes and aspirations of the child who has no self-confidence. Victims of verbal bullying lose faith intheir capabilities. They get discouraged and may refuse to accept new challenges, fearing that they will not beable to fulfill expectations and be successful.
【題組】46. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) Verbal bullying and its consequences
(B) The real definition of verbal bullying
(C) Why people become bullies
(D) Verbal bullying and physical bullying