5 Reasons Why People Share Fake Photos Analysis

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Many things happen in the world which the social media records as being real or fake. People find the need to post fake news around the time of serious events and get people to believe them. In the article “5 Reasons Why People Share Fake Photos During Natural Disasters,” the author pinpoints some of the psychology behind their actions. One of the most interesting ways he pinpoints his psychology is through the use of Allusion. While he explains his reasoning he gives concrete details to inform the reader the best he can. One example of many would be when he describes” during Hurricane Harvey, Katie Couric posted a picture a friend had sent her, ostensibly of an alligator in the friend’s driveway. However, when people pointed out the photo

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