Question

Use the passage to answer the question.
“A trolley line in our downtown and eastside is a waste of money—it caters to tourists without
giving any real benefit to the community.”
How could the news reporter who includes this interview response achieve a neutral message in the
report?
by researching the project timeline for the trolley
by presenting the interview information in written form
by presenting the benefits of the new trolley line
by interviewing disgruntled citizens who live downtown or on the eastside

Answer 1

by presenting the benefits of the new trolley line

This provides balance — countering the negative opinion with opposing facts and perspectives so the report remains neutral.