The central argument of the passage is that the role of the media in modern society has changed. The passage discusses the traditional role of the media as a source of information and analysis, and then it contrasts this with the role of the media today, which is more focused on entertainment and opinion. The passage suggests that this change has had a negative impact on the public discourse, making it more difficult for people to have informed and productive conversations about important issues. According to the passage, which of the following is a negative consequence of the media’s shift to a more entertainment-focused model?
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","rationale_html":"The passage states that the media's shift to a more entertainment-focused model has made it more difficult for people to have informed and productive conversations about important issues. This suggests that the media is less likely to present a balanced perspective on important issues, which is a negative consequence of this shift.
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","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"The media is less likely to present a balanced perspective on important issues.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"The media is less likely to engage in critical analysis of current events.
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