Question

which example most directly uses a medium to influence an audience? a. a sports broadcast strongly criticizes a referees call during an important game. b. a sports broadcast shows cuts of multiple touchdowns to make sports seem exciting. c. a sports broadcast summarizes the wins and losses that took place over the week. d. a sports broadcast goes over the statistics of some of the most valuable players.

Explanation:

In option A, criticizing a referee's call during a game directly uses the medium of sports - broadcast to influence the audience's perception. Options B and C are just presenting information (highlights and summaries), and option D is stating statistics. Only option A attempts to sway the audience's opinion.

Answer:

A. A sports broadcast strongly criticizes a referee's call during an important game.