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Unmasking Fake News

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Which of the following is a form of propaganda mentioned in the text?

Spin (correct)

Chat bots

Sensationalism

Satire

What can be used to make a biased story appear true?

Out of context quotes

Violent images

Fake news articles

All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of chat bots mentioned in the text?

To imitate real people

To spread fake news (correct)

To control social media accounts

To reach more people with accurate information

Which term is used to describe news stories that are intentionally false and misleading?

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What did the British government ban the use of in official documents?

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In the 2016 US presidential election, which type of news stories were more widely shared?

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What type of news stories are designed to make readers click through to a website?

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Study Notes

Propaganda Techniques

Astroturfing is a form of propaganda mentioned in the text
Biased stories can be made to appear true by using manipulate images, footage, or quotes

Chat Bots and Disinformation

Chat bots are used to spread disinformation and propaganda
They can create fake social media accounts and generate fake posts, comments, and likes

Fake News

Disinformation is used to describe news stories that are intentionally false and misleading
In the 2016 US presidential election, fake news stories were more widely shared than real news stories

Clickbait and Banned Terms

Clickbait news stories are designed to make readers click through to a website, often using sensational headlines
The British government banned the use of the term "fake news" in official documents

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Test your knowledge on fake news and understand why it has become a hot topic. Explore the definition of fake news and the impact it has on media outlets. Challenge yourself to differentiate between fact-based journalism and low-quality sources in this informative quiz.