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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #43393 Television
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Television has transformed politics in the United States by changing the way in which information is disseminated, by altering political campaigns, and by changing citizen's patterns of response to politics. Television has altered the forms of political communication as well. The messages are briefer than they once were. A political speech given by traveling politicians and lasting 1 to 2 hours has given way to the 30-second advertisement and the 10-second sound bite in broadcast news. The audience for speeches is not that standing in front of the politician but rather the viewing audience who will hear and see a snippet of the speech on the news.

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Option 2: "The change of politics given by televisions."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the main idea of the passage, which discusses how television has transformed various aspects of politics, including information dissemination and communication methods.

Option 1: "The political patterns in America."

Explanation: This option is too broad and does not capture the specific focus of the text, which is about how television has transformed politics rather than just discussing political patterns.

Option 3: "The change of audience in speeches."

Explanation: While the text mentions a change in audience perception, this option does not encompass the broader theme of how television has transformed politics overall.

Option 4: "The advantages of televisions."

Explanation: This option misrepresents the text's focus. The passage does not discuss the advantages of television but rather its impact on political communication and campaigns.

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