Facts and Values in Fake News
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What is a key aspect to focus on when discussing fake news values manipulation?

  • Ignoring the emotional connection with the audience
  • Promoting personal values over critical thinking
  • Identifying specific values targeted by fake news (correct)
  • Avoiding fact-checking to preserve values

Which skill should be emphasized to combat fake news manipulation effectively?

  • Avoiding discussion about values
  • Trusting information without verification
  • Fact-checking from a single source
  • Cultivating critical thinking skills (correct)

Why is fact-checking important in the context of fake news?

  • It promotes personal biases
  • It helps in verifying information from multiple sources (correct)
  • It discourages media literacy
  • It strengthens the emotional connection with the audience

What can media literacy help individuals achieve in the fight against fake news?

<p>Understanding different types of media (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding how values can be exploited by fake news considered crucial?

<p>To build a more informed and discerning society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes facts from values?

<p>Facts are based on evidence and objective observations, while values are subjective judgments. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does fake news appeal to emotions?

<p>By using sensational language, inflammatory imagery, and fear-mongering tactics. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tactic does fake news use to make information seem more relatable and trustworthy?

<p>Appealing to existing values and biases of the target audience. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does fake news use moral language in framing its claims?

<p>To make opposing the information seem morally right. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy does fake news NOT use to manipulate people?

<p>Presenting information based on objective observations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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