
Fake News Objective & Vocabulary

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Other
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Shirley Neal
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is fake news?
News that is not real
News that is not verified
False or misleading information presented as news
News that is made up
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to identify fake news?
To support the agenda of powerful individuals or organizations.
To increase confusion and uncertainty among the public.
To prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure access to accurate information.
To promote the spread of misinformation and limit access to accurate information.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common characteristics of fake news?
Misinformation, sensationalism, lack of credible sources, biased or misleading content
Objective reporting, reliable sources, evidence-based content, balanced reporting
Accurate information, unbiased content, credible sources, factual content
Truthful information, objective reporting, reliable sources, unbiased content
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is confirmation bias?
The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that is neutral to one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that challenges one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
The tendency to ignore information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can confirmation bias contribute to the spread of fake news?
Confirmation bias has no effect on the spread of fake news
Fake news is only spread by people who do not have confirmation bias
Confirmation bias can lead people to fact-check news before sharing it
Confirmation bias can lead people to accept and share fake news that aligns with their preexisting beliefs.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is clickbait?
Content designed to attract attention and encourage users to click on a link or visit a webpage.
Content that is only available to premium users.
Content that is informative and educational.
Content that is boring and uninteresting.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do publishers use clickbait?
To attract more readers and increase website traffic
To promote ethical journalism
To discourage readers from visiting their website
To provide accurate and reliable information
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