Which is a logical appeal against appearing reality shows? a) reality shows can be quite lucrative for the performers, earning lots of money. b) reality shows have increased rude and aggressive behavior among young people. c) reality shows amount to "free publicity" with the "stars" being given free media attention. d) reality shows can be an effective launching point for a career in news media and entertainment.

If we're arguing against reality shows, we probably want to show that it has some negative effect on others. The only answer choice that directly describes a negative effect of reality shows is B.

Neither choice A nor choice D directly describes a negative effect on any individual. Choice C may sound appealing, but it does not directly state any negative effect on any individual, while choice B says that reality shows make young people less pleasant. Thus, choice B is the best answer.

The only logical appeal AGAINST appearing on reality shows is that reality shows have increased rude and aggressive behavior among young people.

The other choices might be good reasons why someone would want to appear on a reality show. If the performers can get free publicity to potentially launch a career in news media or entertainment and/or can earn a lot of money, who wouldn't want to appear on a reality show.

"the monkey's paw" is a rare story in that the theme is actually stated in the story. sgt. maj. morris tells the whites that the old fakir who put the spell on the paw said, "fate rules people's lives and those who interfere with fate do so to their sorrow." the message is a warning, but mr. white doesn't believe it. even though sgt. maj. morris makes it clear that he tried wishing with unfortunate results and he tries to throw the paw on the fire,   mr. white makes a wish for 200 pounds only to find that he receives the money when herbert dies in a factory accident. according to the fakir, then, because mr. white had wished for something he should not have had, his son lost his life.

the second wish that mrs. white encourages him to make is for herbert's return--one week after his death. when the strange knocking begins at the door during the windy night, mr. white panicks, believing that the previously dead but still mangled herbert could have walked home from the cemetary and is now at the door. because he fears what his wife will find if she opens the door, mr. white makes his third wish--for the noise to stop.

therefore, he uses his three wishes and to his sorrow, loses his son and disappoints his wife, who fervently believed that their son was at the door. she wanted him back, regardless of his condition.

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