Which of the following identifies a central idea of the text? A The news media has evolved to include a range of sources, but it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable. B The news media can be a valuable resource for learning about current events, but it is impossible to determine whether the information is unbiased. C The news media has shifted to consist mainly of online sources, which makes checking the validity of a source difficult. D The news media provides unprejudiced information to the people, which allows them to remain informed and hold those in power accountable for their actions.
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To correctly identify the central idea, more context is necessary since the reliability of the text as to whether it maintains a positive, critical, or mixed perspective on the news media would determine which option aligns best. However without additional context Option A seems the most balanced and likely choice because it recognizes the news media's role and its evolution implying that while there are changes in the media landscape its fundamental functions persist.