1. Classify the different positions in the article regarding the acceptability of bad language on TV.
Positive
Negative
Neutral
2. Put together similar argument and label them as to the of argument (religious, mental, social, literary,etc.)
3. To sum up, what is the message implied in the example manifesto regarding swearing on T.V?.
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Answer:
POSITIVE
a. The use of racially abusive language on television and radio is an area of increasing concern among viewers and listeners, a new study has revealed.
b. Stephen Whittle, Director of the Broadcasting Standards Commission in England, says there is an acceptance that swearing and offensive language is used in daily life, and may be appropriate if a program is aimed at adults.
c. There is no justification to the use of bad language on TV. It is unacceptable. How can a parent positively correct a child who uses bad language if all they hear on TV is filthy language every minute?
d. We should not be blaspheming or condoning this when we laugh or otherwise accept it passively or actively. It is too easy to say,” ...use the off switch...,” this is not the answer.
e. All who own a television license are entitled to be informed and entertained by its purchase and that means all.
f. Bad language is nothing compared to all the violent shows on so many series. I prefer to hear someone pronounce a four-letter word than to see them beaten to death or killed in a TV series. Bad language is part of the everyday life of most people. Violence is not.
g. The use of swearing is to emphasize a point is only there
to mask the lack of understanding and talent. Media twenty years ago didn’t need to use bad language—the skill in presenting drama and emotions was there anyway. Sorry, no swearing on TV or cinema at all for me.
h. All drama revolves around conflict and jeopardy so bad language in itself is not wrong, it all depends on the context it is used in. As long as it doesn’t become meaninglessly used and the watershed is observed to my eyes at least, it is acceptable.
i. Please keep it off our screens. You only have to listen to children going to school to see how commonplace it has become.
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