Turn on the television any evening and you will most likely find a so-called "reality" show on at least one of the major networks. These shows usually include some kind of competition or offer a glimpse at the "real lives" of people. Often the "reality" 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 "reality" shows when we could be enjoying our own lives?     Ask people who watch reality shows, and they will tell you something like "It's interesting to see these people compete" or "I like to see what another person's life is like." But when these shows are edited and rearranged for dramatic effect, viewers are not really getting a glimpse of another person's 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.10Select 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

Reality TV is a genre that appeals to                                .Group of answer choicespeople at the medium level at media literacyonly people at the highest levels of media literacyonly people at the lowest levels of media literacypeople at all levels of media literacy

Original Source:"Reality TV claims to feature 'ordinary' people doing 'ordinary' things. As a genre, the 'people show' minimises the distance between the audience and the 'actors' through its emphasis on everyday life so that the viewer is invited to recognise the participant as belonging to her or his own habitus. A viewer sitting at home is not only invited to identify with the actors; she or he can become one of them by volunteering to tell her story, become a contestant, or by taking part in the show as one of the studio audience". (Tinknell & Raghuram 2004, p. 258) Use of source:Reality TV claims to feature 'ordinary' people doing 'ordinary' things. The emphasis on everyday life minimises the distance between the audience and the actors making the viewer feel like they too could become one of them by becoming a contestant, or being in the studio audience. (Tinknell) Identify three problems with the use of the original source:

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos to support the position that reality television has little artistic value?As noted by musician Elton John, reality television is "killing talent" in the entertainment business.Because reality television shows generate massive audiences and are relatively cheap and easy to produce, it is evident that their producers have little incentive to make these shows artistically compelling.Viewers stay glued to the television as they feed their appetites for drama and suffering, but this activity does nothing to improve their minds or elevate their spirits.Submit

I don't like watching soap operas and films on TV. I prefer documentaries with ___________ people talking about their lives.    reality    authentic    real    genuine

Do you see the Social Construction of Reality being applicable in your own life? How or why?