Which of the following describes an example of how researching the sources used in a media message could help someone analyze the purpose of a media message?

A) If the research on the sources of a media message indicated that those sources had a political bias, a person could assume that the purpose of the media message was to entertain.
B) If research on the sources of a media message indicated that those sources had a political bias, a person could assume that the purpose of the media message was to inform or educate.
C) If the research on the sources of a media message indicated that those sources had a political bias, a person could assume that the purpose of the media message was to support a compromise between Republicans and Democrats.
D) If the research on the sources of a media message indicated that those sources had a political bias, a person could assume that the purpose of the media message was to persuade rather than inform the audience about a particular issue.

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D) If the research on the sources of a media message indicated that those sources had a political bias, a person could assume that the purpose of the media message was to persuade rather than inform the audience about a particular issue.

This answer reflects the idea that a biased source is likely to promote a particular viewpoint or agenda, which aligns with the purpose of persuasion rather than simply providing objective information.