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What was the origin of the term 'fake' as discussed in the text?
What was the origin of the term 'fake' as discussed in the text?
- Early 20th-century advertising jargon
- 19th-century political propaganda term
- Late 18th-century slang among criminals in London (correct)
- Medieval royal decree
In what context did fake news gain prominence during the 2016 US election campaign?
In what context did fake news gain prominence during the 2016 US election campaign?
- It only affected local newspapers
- It was introduced by the media as a campaign strategy
- Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump used it to describe false stories on social media (correct)
- It was used to praise the transparency of social media platforms
What is one way in which fake news creators aim to profit, as mentioned in the text?
What is one way in which fake news creators aim to profit, as mentioned in the text?
- Spreading awareness about important causes
- Inventing sensationalized stories for monetary gain through advertising (correct)
- Selling genuine news stories to media outlets
- Promoting critical thinking skills
How is the term 'viral' discussed in relation to information in the text?
How is the term 'viral' discussed in relation to information in the text?
What challenge does the text highlight regarding truth and fiction in the era of social media?
What challenge does the text highlight regarding truth and fiction in the era of social media?
Who does the text emphasize as important in combating fake news?
Who does the text emphasize as important in combating fake news?
Which event was highlighted as a critical period for fake news during the text?
Which event was highlighted as a critical period for fake news during the text?
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Study Notes
- "Fake News: Fact and Fiction" from BBC Learning English discusses the concept of fake news, its origins, dangers, and how to develop critical thinking skills to detect fake news.
- The term "fake" originated in the late 18th century in London as slang among criminals, referring to things that are not real or genuine but designed to appear as such.
- Fake news gained prominence during the 2016 US election campaign, with both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump using the term to describe false stories circulated on social media for profit.
- Fake news involves inventing sensationalized stories for monetary gain through advertising, spreading rapidly online due to the ease of sharing misinformation on social media platforms.
- The term "viral" was discussed in relation to how information spreads quickly across the internet, similar to how a virus spreads rapidly in the medical field.
- The discussion on fake news highlights the challenge of distinguishing truth from fiction in the era of social media, where misinformation can be disseminated quickly by anonymous sources.
- The text emphasizes the importance of media organizations, social media platforms, and individuals in combating fake news and promoting accurate information dissemination.
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