Personal Dictionary #4

The Word/Term Include other forms of the word, e.g., noun, verb, adjective	Poignant, adjective.
The meaning: in your own words	A strong feeling of sadness.
An Example of the word/term.	The movie I saw was a poignant story of betrayal and addiction about a family left homeless after years of wealth and prosperity.
A Non-example of what the word/term is not.	A strong feeling of happiness or excitement.
A Quote from the text that relates to the word/term (include page #)	“It is poignant that peoples thoughts turn to technology when they imagine ways to deal with stresses and that they see as having been brought on by technology” (202).
Why it matters: Why do you think the word/term is important to know and to consider further?	I feel that as Americans we live under times of turmoil and poignancy, unable to secure our feelings and emotions.  Instead we turn to our digital devices as an outlet to escape some of our harsh realities. Moments of clarity are important to free our minds of stresses, including the ones we feel from the use of technology.
Questions to help think critically about the word/term.	Can a trenchantly pervasive society recover from its failures though still active and dependent on digital technology?
An Image that helps you visualize the word or concept