Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
the author of the counterpoint essay would most likely respond to the following passage from the point essay (paragraph 3) by pointing out that
they are easily influenced by what they see, and they see that bad behavior is rewarded. in fact, in 2011, one of the stars of jersey shore was paid more to address rutgers university students than was toni morrison, a nobel prize - winning author.
a children are more likely to attend college if they know they might be able to see one of the stars of jersey shore speaking there
b. young viewers of jersey shore might feel better about their own issues and the way they act after watching the bad behavior of jersey shore stars
c children were unlikely to be influenced by authors like toni morrison in the first place
d. most cast members of jersey shore would never have found their way onto a college campus if not for the success of their show

Explanation:

The Point essay argues that young viewers are influenced by the bad behavior of Jersey Shore stars (since it's rewarded with fame/wealth). The Counterpoint would likely counter by showing that such behavior isn't necessary for success, like how Jersey Shore stars wouldn't have made it to college (implying college - bound success is different) without the show's success. Option D says most cast members would never have found their way onto a college campus if not for the show's success, which aligns with a Counterpoint arguing against the idea that their bad behavior is a good model (by showing their success is tied to the show, not traditional success like college). Other options: A is about children attending college (not related to countering the influence of Jersey Shore's bad behavior), B is about seeing a star speak (not countering), C is about feeling better (not relevant to countering the influence argument).

Answer:

D. most cast members of Jersey Shore would never have found their way onto a college campus if not for the success of their show