Reality TV and Society Arguments and Claims

"The difference for him, he says, is that he was not exploited and was in charge of his program" (4). The word exploited means...

• to use a situation or person in an encouraging way

• to use a situation or person in an unfair way

• to be hired by another corporation

• to be recommended for a raise

"Have these shows corrupted our society?" (8). The word corrupted means...

• to make less interesting

• to make more intelligent

• to cause to act more responsibly

• to cause to act dishonorably

"Reality TV and Society," is an example of

• a statistic.

• an argument.

• a show.

• evidence.

What is the primary purpose of reality TV shows in society?

• To entertain viewers

• To provide factual information

• To promote educational content

• To showcase fictional stories

Which of the following is a common criticism of reality TV?

• It is too educational

• It lacks entertainment value

• It promotes unrealistic lifestyles

• It is too factual

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

• The show is entirely fictional

• The show follows a loose script

• The show is a documentary

• The show is live

How do reality TV shows typically influence societal norms?

• By reinforcing stereotypes

• By challenging stereotypes

• By ignoring societal norms

• By providing historical context

Which of the following is an argument in favor of reality TV?

• It promotes critical thinking

• It offers a platform for diverse voices

• It is always educational

• It is completely unscripted

What is a potential negative impact of reality TV on viewers?

• Increased empathy

• Improved critical thinking

• Distorted body image

• Enhanced vocabulary

Which literary device is often used in reality TV to create drama?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Cliffhanger