Fake News Objective & Vocabulary

Fake News Objective & Vocabulary

9th - 12th Grade

15 Qs

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Fake News Objective & Vocabulary

Fake News Objective & Vocabulary

Assessment

Quiz

Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Shirley Neal

FREE Resource

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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