In striving for popularity, the television producers have often adopted the strategy of least objectionable programming, whereby programs are intended to avoid ______.

A. controversy and remain politically bland
B. ideological claims
C. culture wars and controversial topics
D. all of these


A. controversy and remain politically bland

Communication & Mass Media

You might also like to view...

To become media literate in relation to media violence, you need to:

a. stop watching local news b. complain to the makers of the violent programs c. develop a narrow sensitivity to media violence d. examine your definition of media violence

Communication & Mass Media

According to the Toulmin Model, a word or phrase that limits the scope of your claim is known as:

a. Grounds. b. Qualifier. c. Warrants. d. Rebuttal.

Communication & Mass Media

A eulogy should __________.

A. focus on the honoree's virtues. B. magnify the person's weaknesses and minimize his or her strengths. C. emphasize the speaker's relationship with the honoree. D. offer lavish praise of the person being honored.

Communication & Mass Media

What is wrong with the following specific purpose statement for an informative speech? Rewrite the statement to conform with the criteria given in your textbook for effective specific purpose statements.Ineffective Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the principles of aerodynamics and how to build a kite.Error:More Effective Specific Purpose:

What will be an ideal response?

Communication & Mass Media