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Logical Reasoning - Analyzing Arguments - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Analyzing Arguments - Type 3 (Q.No. 5)
Analyzing Arguments
Directions to Solve
Choose the statement that is best supported by the information given in the question passage.
5.
Most Reality TV centers on two common motivators: fame and money. The shows transform waitresses, hairdressers, investment bankers, counselors, and teachers, to name a few, from obscure figures to house-hold names. A lucky few successfully parlay their fifteen minutes of fame into celebrity. The luckiest stars of Reality TV also reap huge financial rewards for acts including eating large insects, marrying someone they barely know, and revealing their innermost thoughts to millions of people.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
the stars of Reality TV are interested in being rich and famous.
Reality TV is the best thing that has happened to network television in a long time.
for Reality TV stars, fame will last only as long as their particular television show.
traditional dramas and sitcoms are being replaced by Reality TV programming at an alarming rate.
Reality TV shows represent a new wave of sensationalistic, low quality programming.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
This is expressed in the first sentence. Choices b, d, and e are not supported by the passage. Choice c is incorrect because the paragraph states that some Reality TV stars manage to parlay their fifteen minutes of fame into celebrity.
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