Question

Read the following sentence from the passage.

The show first premiered on October 4, 1990, on the Fox network.

If the information above is common knowledge, does the writer of this passage need to cite where it was found?

Answer 1

In the last 20 years, teenager-oriented TV shows have become a familiar part of the TV landscape. These teenage dramas primarily focus on the lives of teenage characters. Everyday teenagers find some of these characters relatable. The recent abundance of these shows illustrates how "teenagers are an important demographic for TV networks." Teenagers make up a large portion of TV viewers, so teenage dramas are created to draw them to the networks.
One of the most popular teenage dramas was Beverly Hills, 90210, which was produced by Spelling Entertainment. The show first premiered on October 4, 1990, on the Fox network. It featured a group of teenagers who lived in an upscale neighborhood and attended high school together. The show exposed its viewers to difficult problems such as drug abuse and violence. In Ted Bryan’s book Teenage Entertainment, he notes that by watching characters face such issues, teenagers learn how to deal with their own problems (143). After 90210 became a hit with teenagers, more teenage dramas were developed, like Gossip Girl and The O.C.

6. Read the following sentence from the passage.

The show first premiered on October 4, 1990, on the Fox network.

If the information above is common knowledge, does the writer of this passage need to cite where it was found?
No, it is an estimation of when the show premiered.
Yes, it is an idea that is strictly based on one author.
Yes, it is an author's opinion about the TV show.
No, it is a fact that can be found in multiple sources.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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