Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :

Generational naming refers to the practice of naming generations, which began in the early 20th century with the 'Lost Generation'. People name different generations to define the groups of people born in the same period of time.

One unique characteristic of the current generation is that they are hyperconnected and skilled in using technology. They remain connected using multiple means of high-tech communications. Again, one challenge of the current generation is that they are born in a world where life-changing events are happening every day. They need to adapt to this change.

The difference between singers from earlier generations and singers from the new generation is that singers from earlier generations were not brave enough to use music for protest: But the new generation is not afraid to do so. They are brave enough to speak out through their songs.

Gen Z grew up in the digital age, which is an age of information and technology. They grew up with social media, mobile internet and a lot of information. They are the first generation who always remains connected to multiple means of high-tech communications.

Many events happening around the world are shaping today's world. Some of these events are climate crises, political turmoils like the Ukraine-Russia war and the genocide in Palestine.

The term 'Great Depression' indicates the severe global economic decline that began in 1929 and lasted until about 1939. Unemployment and poverty, reductions in production and trade, and bank and business failures were prevalent around the world.

Some of the characteristics of Generation Z are that they are hyper connected yet often isolated, digitally adept but frequently anxious, and free yet constantly stressed. Moreover, they are brave and not afraid to protest when necessary.

Generational labels can benefit us by helping us to understand the changing social dynamics. Also, it can help us understand and define a particular period of time.

Music played a significant role in the July Uprising of 2024. Artists used their music to protest against oppression, injustice and massacre. Even, some rap songs became anthems of the uprising.

People who suffered the after-effects of World War I and the Great Depression belonged to the 'Lost Generation'. They were named in the early 20th century. They were the first generation to be named.

(a) artists; (b) generation; (c) brave; (d) were; (e) protest.

Modern Bangladeshi (a) artists like Shezan and Hannan use music to protest against injustice. Highlighting the bravery of the new (b) generation , their music became anthems of the July Uprising in 2024. It is evident that this new generation is (c) brave and different from earlier generations who (d) were often too afraid to use music for (e) protest.

(a) after; (b) leading; (c) entirely; (d) global; (e) shape.

Generational labels can be useful for understanding social change. The practice began with the 'Lost Generation' (a) after World War I. It continued with Generation X and Millennials (b) leading to Generation Z. Generation Z grew up (c) entirely in the digital age. They have witnessed significant (d) global events such as climate crises and political turmoil, which (e) shape. the world they are inheriting.

(a) afraid; (b) generation; (c) anthems; (d) Uprising; (e) brave.

When singers from earlier generations were (a) afraid to use music as a form of protest, the artists of new (b) generation like Shezan and Hannan have courageously spoken out. Their rap songs became (c) anthems of the July (d) Uprising in 2024. The new generation is no longer afraid; they are (e) brave and different.