Reality TV and Society

Have these shows corrupted our society?

• to make less interesting

• to make more intelligent

• to cause to act more responsibly

• to cause to act dishonorably

The word controversy means...

• to have opposing viewpoints

• to have similar viewpoints

• to feel excited about

• to feel unhappy about

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Both the Point and Counterpoint articles in “Reality TV and Society” give multiple reasons why reality TV is so successful. For question 1-8, read the reason provided and determine whether it comes from the Point or Counterpoint Article. Reason: People think reality TV is an accurate depiction of their reality.

• Point

• Counterpoint

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Viewers are drawn to bad behavior and problems they see in reality TV.

• Point

• Counter point

Reason: Even if the storylines themselves are not real, the lessons they teach can be.

• "Stop Rewarding Bad Behavior"

• "Reality TV Can Educate and Inspire"

Reason: Fewer producers are attempting to create artistic TV.

• Point

• Counterpoint

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Viewers watch and feel like they could become a reality TV star.

• Point

• Counterpoint

Which statement would the authors of both essays (Point and Counterpoint) passages MOST LIKELY agree with?

• Americans are more frequently viewing a darker side of society since the rise in popularity of reality TV.

• Most of the appeal of reality TV comes from Americans being hooked on cheap thrills.

• Critics are having a difficult time deciding which shows count as reality TV and which ones do not.

• More people are exploring their artistic talents after being inspired by what they see on reality TV shows.

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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.

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Reality TV sometimes rewards bad behavior.

• true

• false