Um.. what is sentence 8 and 9 about ?
The second sentence (B.) should come last in a paragraph.
The statement that is false is "Since its introduction to the masses, television has always been viewed positively." This statement is obviously false because it has a generalization in it that cannot be proven with any evidence one way or the other. In fact, if we think about it on a personal level, we do not even view television as "always" positive. However, it can be proven that advancements in news print and the penny papers did help promote literacy among all classes in America. Radio did excel as a medium that provided outstanding entertainment for the masses. America does frequently pride itself on its leadership role in technological advancement.
They can help strengthen a point as long as the question is then enforced. They help to convince the listener since usually even thought it's not said we usually think yes in our head after hearing a rhetorical question.
You did not include options in your question, but based on the meaning of the word cryptic, your answer will be 'A HIDDEN MEANING'.
When you say that something is cryptic, it means that, that thing has a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
From the way the word was used in the given sentence, it means that the message the teacher was passing across about the test is hidden, it was not understood by any of the students.
