Part A: Which of the following identifies a central idea of the text?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ANews media has evolved to include a range of sources, but it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.%0D%0ANews media has evolved to include a range of sources, but it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.%0D%0A%0D%0ANews media can be a valuable resource for learning about current events, but it is impossible to determine whether information is unbiased.%0D%0ANews media can be a valuable resource for learning about current events, but it is impossible to determine whether information is unbiased.%0D%0A%0D%0ANews media has shifted to consist mainly of online sources, which makes checking the validity of a source difficult.%0D%0ANews media has shifted to consist mainly of online sources, which makes checking the validity of a source difficult.%0D%0A%0D%0ANews media provides unprejudiced information to the people, which allows them to remain informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions.%0D%0ANews media provides unprejudiced information to the people, which allows them to remain informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions.%0D%0AQuestion 2%0D%0APART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0A"The Internet has radically changed how news sources communicate with their audience, and it has made it harder to define 'news media' exactly." (Paragraph 1)%0D%0A"The Internet has radically changed how news sources communicate with their audience, and it has made it harder to define 'news media' exactly." (Paragraph 1)%0D%0A%0D%0A"People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives." (Paragraph 7)%0D%0A"People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives." (Paragraph 7)%0D%0A%0D%0A"It can happen when only one side of a story is presented, when only certain facts are shared, or when news organizations choose which stories they want to publish." (Paragraph 8)%0D%0A"It can happen when only one side of a story is presented, when only certain facts are shared, or when news organizations choose which stories they want to publish." (Paragraph 8)%0D%0A%0D%0A"They hire trained reporters who know how to ask good questions about all sides of a story. They also employ many different editors to double-check all of the facts cited in the articles." (Paragraph 9)
The central idea of the text is: News media has evolved to include a range of sources, but it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
The detail from the text that best supports this answer is: "People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives." (Paragraph 7)
The central idea of the text is that news media has evolved to include a range of sources, but it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
The detail from the text that best supports this answer is: "People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives." (Paragraph 7)
To identify the central idea of the text in Part A, you need to analyze the statements provided and determine which one best captures the main message of the text. Let's examine each option:
Option 1: "News media has evolved to include a range of sources, but it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable."
Option 2: "News media can be a valuable resource for learning about current events, but it is impossible to determine whether information is unbiased."
Option 3: "News media has shifted to consist mainly of online sources, which makes checking the validity of a source difficult."
Option 4: "News media provides unprejudiced information to the people, which allows them to remain informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions."
After reviewing the options, option 1 best identifies the central idea of the text. It acknowledges the evolution of news media to include a variety of sources but emphasizes its continued importance in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
Moving on to Part B, you need to determine which detail from the text best supports the answer identified in Part A. Let's examine each option:
Option 1: "The Internet has radically changed how news sources communicate with their audience, and it has made it harder to define 'news media' exactly." (Paragraph 1)
Option 2: "People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives." (Paragraph 7)
Option 3: "It can happen when only one side of a story is presented, when only certain facts are shared, or when news organizations choose which stories they want to publish." (Paragraph 8)
Option 4: "They hire trained reporters who know how to ask good questions about all sides of a story. They also employ many different editors to double-check all of the facts cited in the articles." (Paragraph 9)
After reviewing the options, option 2, "People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives" (Paragraph 7), best supports the answer identified in Part A. It reinforces the central idea that news media plays a crucial role in informing citizens and influencing their decision-making processes.