Journalism Q 02 Vocabulary Review

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

• Libel

• Slander

• Defamation

• Ethics

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

In a recent interview, a Taylor Swift made untrue statements about Kim KardashianWhich term best describes this situation?

• Libel

• Slander

• Ethics

• Credibility

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

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

Which term best describes a situation where a news website publishes false information about a politician?

• Credibility

• Libel

• Ethics

• Slander

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

A famous athlete gave an interview on ESPN where they made false claims about a rival player. Which term best describes this situation?

• Ethics

• Slander

• Credibility

• Defamation

Why is it important for journalists to be aware of and follow ethical guidelines when reporting on celebrities or public figures?

• It helps them gain popularity

• It ensures accurate and fair reporting

• It doesn't really matter in journalism

• It guarantees high sales for their articles

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

• Defamation

• Slander

• Libel

• Ethics