Generational differences

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What influences the styles, values and interests of a generation? Why are different generations so different?

Support your answer with specific details and examples.

Examples and hints

Be sure to use advanced vocabulary in your answer. If you need help finding some, most dictionaries list synonyms in a word entry. An excellent online resource is Macmillan Thesaurus. Enter your word in the Search box and it will show you a few synonyms. Scroll to the bottom of the page and you'll see a list of "Topics". Choose the most relevant topic and it will take you to a much longer list of synonyms and related words.

For example, a search for "generation" results in (partial screen shot):

When you scroll to the bottom and click on "Generations" under "Topics", you'll go here (partial screenshot):

As you can see, it's a great way to find synonyms and collocations, as well as phrasal verbs. Give it a try!

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