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It has been suggested that a television set should be thought of as nothing more than “a toaster with pictures” and that since we let market forces determine the design of kitchen appliances we can let them determine what is seen on television. But that approach is too simple. Some governmental control is needed, since television is so important politically and culturally. It is a major source of commercial entertainment. It plays an important political role because it is the primary medium through which many voters obtain information about current affairs. It is a significant cultural force in that in the average home it is on for
more than five hours a day.
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the role played in the argument by the claim that television is so important politically and culturally?
(A) It states a view that the argument as a whole is designed to discredit.
(B) It is an intermediate conclusion that is offered in support of the claim that a television set should be thought of as nothing more than “a toaster with pictures” and for which the claim that we can let market forces determine what is seen on television is offered as support.
(C) It is a premise that is offered in support of the claim that we let market forces determine the design of kitchen appliances.
(D) It is an intermediate conclusion that is offered in support of the claim that some governmental control of television is needed and for which the claim that the television is on for more than five hours a day in the average home is offered as partial support.
(E) It is a premise that is offered in support of the claim that television is the primary medium through which many voters obtain information about current affairs.
more than five hours a day.
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the role played in the argument by the claim that television is so important politically and culturally?
(A) It states a view that the argument as a whole is designed to discredit.
(B) It is an intermediate conclusion that is offered in support of the claim that a television set should be thought of as nothing more than “a toaster with pictures” and for which the claim that we can let market forces determine what is seen on television is offered as support.
(C) It is a premise that is offered in support of the claim that we let market forces determine the design of kitchen appliances.
(D) It is an intermediate conclusion that is offered in support of the claim that some governmental control of television is needed and for which the claim that the television is on for more than five hours a day in the average home is offered as partial support.
(E) It is a premise that is offered in support of the claim that television is the primary medium through which many voters obtain information about current affairs.
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Usage of word "since" makes it a premise and Some governmental control is needed is concluded from this sentence. Later support is provided to support this instance.
Usage of word "since" makes it a premise and Some governmental control is needed is concluded from this sentence. Later support is provided to support this instance.
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(D) Role of a Statement
When considering a statement’s role in an argument, take the statement’s context into account. The question stem tells us exactly which claim to look for in the argument. We find it about halfway through the argument, and it’s preceded by “since,” which is an evidence keyword. Reading the entire sentence, we see that the author intends the claim that television is important politically and culturally to support the contention that government control of television is needed. How does the rest of the argument function with respect to this claim? We’re told about several specific functions of television: it entertains us, informs us about current affairs, and is a cultural presence in our homes for more than five hours a day. That sounds like information to support the claim of television’s political and cultural importance. So, the claim we are analyzing is a subsidiary conclusion that supports the main conclusion, which is that we need government control. This pre-phrase matches (D) very well.
(A) The argument is certainly not intended to discredit the claim. The author spends the second half of the argument providing support for the claim.
(B) The claim in question is an intermediate conclusion, but it is not intended to support the claim that television is a “toaster with pictures.” Au contraire. The author uses the claim in question to discredit that idea.
(C) The claim in question is unrelated to the idea that market forces determine the design of kitchen appliances. If anything, the claim in question exists to demonstrate the irrelevance of this idea.
(E) reverses the chain of support. The claim that television is the primary medium through which voters obtain current affairs information supports the claim that television is politically important, not vice versa.
(D) Role of a Statement
When considering a statement’s role in an argument, take the statement’s context into account. The question stem tells us exactly which claim to look for in the argument. We find it about halfway through the argument, and it’s preceded by “since,” which is an evidence keyword. Reading the entire sentence, we see that the author intends the claim that television is important politically and culturally to support the contention that government control of television is needed. How does the rest of the argument function with respect to this claim? We’re told about several specific functions of television: it entertains us, informs us about current affairs, and is a cultural presence in our homes for more than five hours a day. That sounds like information to support the claim of television’s political and cultural importance. So, the claim we are analyzing is a subsidiary conclusion that supports the main conclusion, which is that we need government control. This pre-phrase matches (D) very well.
(A) The argument is certainly not intended to discredit the claim. The author spends the second half of the argument providing support for the claim.
(B) The claim in question is an intermediate conclusion, but it is not intended to support the claim that television is a “toaster with pictures.” Au contraire. The author uses the claim in question to discredit that idea.
(C) The claim in question is unrelated to the idea that market forces determine the design of kitchen appliances. If anything, the claim in question exists to demonstrate the irrelevance of this idea.
(E) reverses the chain of support. The claim that television is the primary medium through which voters obtain current affairs information supports the claim that television is politically important, not vice versa.
