Question

Tell whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE. Television is more effective than radio in influencing public opinion because on the television you can see the speaker and observe his movements and gestures, all the little tricks of public speaking.

Answer 1

I think this is false because radio can be as effective in influencing public opinion
Ex. JFK v. Nixon
People who watched the debate on TV were more likely to vote for JFK
While those who listened to it on the radio were more likely to vote for Nixon

Answer 2

It is a true statement that television is more effective than radio in influencing public opinion because on the television you can see the speaker and observe his movements and gestures, all the little tricks of public speaking. The correct option among the two options that are given in the question is the first option.