USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

THE MONROE DOCTRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is exaggerated news called, especially from this time period?
A
“Fake News”
B
“Yellow Journalism”
C
“Black Journalism”
D
“Puffed-up News”
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Yellow journalism usually refers to sensationalistic or biased stories that newspapers present as objective truth. Established late 19th-century journalists coined the term to belittle the unconventional techniques of their rivals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Yellow journalism and yellow press are American terms for journalism and associated newspapers that present little or no legitimate, well-researched news while instead using eye-catching headlines for increased sales. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering, or sensationalism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yellow journalism was a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. During its heyday in the late 19th century it was one of many factors that helped push the United States and Spain into war in Cuba and the Philippines, leading to the acquisition of overseas territory by the United States.

Detailed explanation-4: -News stories that are focused on grabbing people’s attention rather than conveying well-reported news are known as yellow journalism. A newspaper headline like “ALIENS STEAL NEIGHBORHOOD PUPPIES” is definitely an example of yellow journalism.

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