Question

turn on the television any evening and you will most likely find a so - called
eality\ show on at least one of the major networks. these shows usually include some kind of competition or offer a glimpse at the
eal lives\ of people. often the
eality\ revealed in the reality shows has been edited and changed in order to make it more dramatic - and less like real life. so why are we so obsessed with watching
eality\ shows when we could be enjoying our own lives?
ask people who watch reality shows, and they will tell you something like \its interesting to see these people compete\ or \i like to see what another persons life is like.\ but when these shows are edited and rearranged for dramatic effect, viewers are not really getting a glimpse of another persons life. reality shows, even the competitions, are still first and foremost money makers for networks. if that means a producer has to make an argument look more dramatic or make one contestant look cruel and conniving, so be it.
the next time you get suckered into watching a reality or competition show with your friends, think twice about the drama you witness on the screen. consider reading a book or going out with friends instead. and remember that your reality is far more real than any television show.
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select the correct answer
how does the language in the final paragraph inform the reader about the writer’s attitude toward reality shows?
a. by comparing books with reality
b. by strongly cautioning the reader
c. by hinting that the reader is gullible
d. by firmly advocating for less television

Explanation:

The final paragraph suggests choosing activities like reading a book or hanging out with friends over watching reality shows, and emphasizes that one's own real life is more genuine than TV reality programs. This frames real, offline experiences (like reading a book) against the artificial reality of the shows, which reveals the writer's critical attitude toward reality shows.

Answer:

A. by comparing books with reality