“Reality TV and Society” is a point/counterpoint article written by two authors. In a point/counterpoint article, each author takes one side of a debatable topic in this case, the effect of reality TV shows on society. To support his or her position, each author builds the argument through claims based on evidence, to persuade the reader to adopt his or her point of view. Because the goal of each essay is to persuade the reader to accept one side or the other, it is important for readers to trace and evaluate each argument carefully
