Reality TV and Society Arguments and Claims

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Re-read the following passage, a quote from comedian and actor Tom Green. Which of the following inferences is best supported by the following quote?

• Mr. Green thinks that reality TV shows should be banned from network programming.

• Mr. Green believes that people who watch trashy reality TV shows will be able to overcome any negative influence those shows might have on them.

• Mr. Green believes that people will be pleasantly surprised by quality TV programs since reality TV has set their expectations so low.

• Mr. Green thinks that networks should take the lead in creating quality programming in order to have a positive effect on society.

Which of the following best defines 'Reality TV'?

• A genre of television programming that documents unscripted real-life situations

• A scripted drama series based on fictional events

• A news program focusing on current events

• A documentary film about historical events

What is a common criticism of Reality TV in society?

• It promotes educational content

• It often lacks authenticity and promotes stereotypes

• It is a platform for serious journalism

• It is a form of high art

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Reality TV shows, which are often criticized, have a significant impact on society.'

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'Reality TV often _______ the line between reality and fiction.'

• blurs

• sharpens

• defines

• erases

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Reality TV is a mirror to society'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

What is the main claim of proponents of Reality TV?

• It provides a platform for ordinary people to gain fame

• It is a waste of time

• It is harmful to viewers

• It is only for entertainment

In the context of Reality TV, what does the term 'scripted reality' mean?

• Completely unscripted and spontaneous

• Partially planned with some scripted elements

• A live broadcast with no editing

• A fictional drama series

Which of the following is an example of a Reality TV show?

• Survivor

• Breaking Bad

• The News Hour

• Planet Earth