A passage states: “Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment…
2024
A passage states: “Despite the proliferation of modern means of entertainment and communication, street theatre continues to flourish in India.” What does this indicate about the effect of modern media on street theatre?
Answer: D. They have not prevented street theatre from continuing to flourish. — ConceptIn reading comprehension, an effect must be inferred from the relationship stated in the passage, not from a general assumption about the topic.…
- A.
They have completely replaced street theatre.
- B.
They have seriously harmed the continued practice of street theatre.
- C.
They have confined street theatre to rural areas.
- D.
They have not prevented street theatre from continuing to flourish.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D
Concept
In reading comprehension, an effect must be inferred from the relationship stated in the passage, not from a general assumption about the topic.
Contrast markers such as “despite” show that the result in the main clause continues even in the presence of a potentially opposing condition.
Application
The passage places the proliferation of modern entertainment and communication against the statement that street theatre continues to flourish. Thus, modern media have not prevented its continued flourishing.
Contrast
Complete replacement would mean street theatre no longer remained active, which conflicts with “continues to flourish.”
Serious harm would require evidence of a substantial decline, whereas the passage describes continued flourishing.
Confinement to rural areas is not stated; the passage discusses the survival of the form generally.
Coexistence with modern media matches the contrast introduced by “despite.”
Result
Modern media have not prevented street theatre from continuing to flourish.