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What phrase refers to all reports about an event on TV, newspapers, and online?

Media coverage

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Why do journalists use passive voice in the headline "Document Leaked Online"?

To protect an unnamed source / unknown doer / to remain objective

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Change to passive: "Someone has stolen my wallet."

My wallet has been stolen.

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Change to passive: "An unnamed source leaked the document."

The document was leaked by an unnamed source.

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What word describes a suspect who is accused of a crime before it is proven true in court?

Alleged

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thief

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seesaw

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gift

Win 25 points!

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banana

Go to last place!

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Why would a business say "Ticket prices will be increased" instead of "We will increase ticket prices"?

To obscure responsibility / avoid direct blame

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What phrase means using passive language to hide who made a mistake?

Obscure responsibility

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Change to active: "An error was made on your monthly bill."

We / they / the company made an error on your monthly bill.

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Complete the sentence: The article cited an ... who works inside the police department.

Unnamed source

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Change to passive: "Farmers grow coffee in South America."

Coffee is grown in South America.

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Complete the sentence: Good journalists try to maintain... so their personal feelings do not influence the story.

Objectivity

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Change to active using "Someone": "Important files were deleted from the shared drive."

Someone deleted important files from the shared drive.

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seesaw

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star

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 5 points!

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seesaw

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magnet

Take 25 points!

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rocket

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baam

Lose 15 points!

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Change to passive: "The company will publish the report tomorrow."

The report will be published tomorrow.

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