Identify a true statement about television reporting.

A. Television relies extensively on words, rather than visual elements, to capture the viewers' attention.
B. Television lets viewers know what portions of a video being shown have been deleted.
C. Television news is more detailed and thorough than editorials.
D. The visual aspect of television contributes to its power, but it also creates a potential bias.
E. The medium of television does not impose any constraint on how political issues are presented.


Answer: D

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