Share Vocabulary - THE MEDIA b2+
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If a video, image, or story goes ________, it spreads quickly and widely on the internet through social media and email.
viral. Viral stories
to be famous and written about in newspapers and magazines and seen on television
be in the public eye
a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.
revelation
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view.
propaganda
___________ news reports and articles are intended to be shocking and exciting rather than serious:
Sensational
(of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
objective, impartial
based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
subjective
inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair. "There was evidence of ______ against foreign applicants"
bias
unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something. "We will not tolerate this _______ media coverage"
biased
reasonable and acceptable, fair and honest. ________ source of news
Legitimate
A story that is published in one magazine, website, etc., and no others: "The newspaper published an ___________ about the escape."
exclusive
An article in a newspaper that expresses the editor's opinion on a subject of particular interest at the present time
Editorial
Details about people's experiences and feelings: I like newspapers with lots of _______ ________ stories in them.
human-interest
If you _____ _____ a lie or ______, you believe it or are deceived by it.
fall for a trick
to provide money or support to help another person, company, or organization to achieve its goal. "Over £75 million was __________ to the campaign."
contribute money
to make a judgement about the quality of evidence and include when it can and can't support your argument. "When I read something I _________ ________ it before sharing it on social media. I want to make sure it's not fake news."
critically analyse
