Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
the author of the point essay would most likely respond to the following passage from the counterpoint essay by pointing out that
one dancer from texas, for example, has danced professionally in music videos and on tv shows such as glee since appearing on so you think you can dance. these shows inspire young viewers. they see people like them succeeding. so they may think, \i can do that.\ in this way, really shows encourage young people to reach for the stars.
a children are attempting to become inventors and artists since they began seeing artists and inventors on really shows
b viewers are just as likely to imitate the bad behaviors seen on jersey shore or honey boo boo as a way to try to make themselves into stars.
c viewers who become singers or dancers after watching really tv shows are likely to spend their whole lives trying to catch a break
d children get so invested in really tv stars that it will lead to a never ending cycle of tv viewing

Explanation:

The Point essay argues that shows like So You Think You Can Dance inspire young viewers. We need to find which option the Point essay author would likely use as a counterpoint (opposing view). The original Point says shows encourage young people to reach for stars. A counterpoint would present a contrasting idea. Option C says viewers who become singers/dancers after watching really TV shows are likely to spend their whole lives trying to catch a break. This presents a more challenging or negative aspect of pursuing a career from TV inspiration, contrasting with the positive inspiration in the Point essay. Option A supports becoming inventors/artists (similar positive, not counter). Option B is about imitating bad behaviors (different topic, not directly countering the inspiration to reach for stars). Option D is about TV viewing cycle (not about the impact of shows on pursuing careers/dreams, so not a counterpoint to the inspiration argument). So C is the most likely counterpoint as it provides a contrasting take on the outcome of viewers pursuing careers inspired by shows.

Answer:

C. viewers who become singers or dancers after watching really TV shows are likely to spend their whole lives trying to catch a break