Rearrange the following four sentences (A), (B), (C), and (D) to form a coherent paragraph.
A. Consequently, critical literacy—the ability to evaluate sources, detect bias, and understand rhetorical strategies—has become an indispensable skill.
B. In the age of pervasive digital media, citizens are constantly bombarded with information, often curated by algorithms and amplified by social echo chambers.
C. This incessant flow can easily distort perceptions, making it difficult to discern fact from opinion or propaganda.
D. Without such discernment, societies risk losing their collective capacity for informed decision-making and robust public discourse.
Correct: A
Sentence B sets the scene by describing the information bombardment in the digital age, serving as an effective opener. Sentence C, 'This incessant flow', directly refers to the 'bombardment with information' in B, and explains its consequence: distorting perceptions and making discernment difficult. Thus, B-C forms a strong cause-effect pair. Sentence A, 'Consequently, critical literacy... has become an indispensable skill', directly follows from the difficulty in discernment mentioned in C, presenting critical literacy as the necessary solution. Sentence D, 'Without such discernment', refers to the critical literacy and the ability to discern (A and C), explaining the negative outcome if this skill is lacking. Therefore, B-C-A-D forms a cohesive and logical paragraph.