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Logical assumptions in media evaluation: The statement says "Apart from the entertainment value of television, its educational value cannot be ignored." Identify which assumptions are implicit (I: People consider TV only as entertainment; II: The educational value of TV is not properly realized).

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both I and II are implicit

Explanation:

Given data

  • Statement: TV has entertainment value, but its educational value also deserves attention ('cannot be ignored').
  • Assumption I: People treat TV mainly/only as entertainment.
  • Assumption II: The educational value is not sufficiently appreciated/realized.

Concept/Approach
When a speaker insists that a certain value 'cannot be ignored,' it presupposes that many do ignore or undervalue it, and that an alternative, dominant perception exists (here: TV = entertainment).


Step-by-step reasoning
1) The contrast 'apart from entertainment' indicates a prevailing lens of entertainment (Assumption I).2) Saying 'cannot be ignored' implies people tend to ignore or under-realize that aspect (Assumption II).Therefore, both I and II underlie the statement.


Verification/Alternative
If I were false (people already see TV beyond entertainment), the emphasis loses force. If II were false (educational value already fully recognized), 'cannot be ignored' becomes redundant.


Common pitfalls

  • Reading the sentence as a mere description; it is a corrective assertion implying common neglect.

Final Answer
Both I and II are implicit.

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