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