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10 Cards in this Set
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allege
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claim
every day reporters allege stories to be true and present them as fact. |
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speculation
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assumptions
In reality, they are no more than speculation or theories formed by reporters. |
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anguish
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suffering
In addition, sensationalism can also cause anguish, especially to those people mentioned in the stories. |
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justify
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Media outlets justify their decisions by saying they can only sell high-interest news.
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scrutiny
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examination
Therefore, because of the ways news is used and manipulated, it should always be put under close scrutiny. |
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perspective
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point of view
In other words, news is provided to us from the perspecitve of the media source. |
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legitimate
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valid
Therefore, it may not always be legitimate. |
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relevant
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related
Unfortunately, sensationalism often stretches the truth and omits relevant or important facts. |
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suppose
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imagine
Suppose new were presented as only hard and dry facts. |
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judgment
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decision
As consumers of new we must learn to think critically about the news and the media, and make our own judgment as to what the truth is. |
