Reality TV & Society

What position does the Point author take in the debate over reality TV? Cite two pieces of evidence from the Point essay to support your answer.

The Point author uses the opinion of comedian Tom Green to support the argument. How does Green’s opinion help the author explain what has caused the quality of TV to decline? Cite specific evidence from the fourth paragraph of the Point essay to support your answer.

What position does the Counterpoint author take in the debate over reality TV? Cite two pieces of evidence from paragraphs 12 and 13 to support your response.

Read the following dictionary entry:

cor•rupt

/kəˈrəpt/

verb

to cause to be dishonest or immoral in manners or actions

to cause errors or unintentional alterations to occur

adjective

dishonest for personal gain

evil or immoral

rotten or decaying

Which definition most closely matches the meaning of corrupted in paragraph 8? Write the correct definition of corrupted here and explain how you figured it out.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word controversy as it is used in the text. Write your definition of controversy here. Then look up the definition in an online or print dictionary to confirm or revise your meaning.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4