What term refers to false spoken statements intended to damage a person's reputation?

Journalism Q 02 Vocabulary Review

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Libel
Slander
Defamation
Ethics
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which of the following is an example of defamation?
A newspaper publishing a false article about a politician
A person expressing their opinion on social media
A celebrity giving an interview about their latest movie
A student writing a fictional story for a creative writing class
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
In a recent interview, a Taylor Swift made untrue statements about Kim KardashianWhich term best describes this situation?
Libel
Slander
Ethics
Credibility
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What does the term 'ethics' refer to in journalism?
The act of damaging a person's reputation through false statements
Reporting honestly and doing what is right when reporting
The process of gathering information for a news story
The art of writing engaging headlines
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
A magazine published a story falsely claiming a well-known singer had plagiarized a song. What type of false statement is this?
Slander
Defamation
Libel
Credibility
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which term best describes a situation where a news website publishes false information about a politician?
Credibility
Libel
Ethics
Slander
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
How might a false statement about a celebrity's personal life affect their credibility?
It may boost their credibility
It may not have any effect on their credibility
It may damage their credibility
It may enhance their reputation
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