What is the main idea in this excerpt from a speech? television has negative and positive qualities. television shows can entertain people who are stuck inside on a rainy day. they can also teach english as a second language and inform people about the world around them. although there are many great reasons to turn on your television, there are also bad parts about it. for example, some shows are full of violence, bad language, and other elements that aren’t appropriate for young viewers. a. television should be used only for educational purposes. b. television new immigrants learn to speak english. c. television has both good and bad sides to it. d. television shouldn’t be harmful to young viewers. e. television sets should be turned off most of the day.