Understanding Fake News

What is often the purpose behind creating fake news stories?

• To support educational content

• To generate revenue through clicks

• For entertainment purposes only

• To spread accurate information

What might be a reason someone spreads fake news?

• To encourage people to read more books

• To share their hobbies

• To spread their own beliefs without facts

• To promote factual learning

What is the main reason fake news is spread?

• To improve website design

• To generate ad revenue

• To create confusion

• To educate the public

Why are headlines in capital letters with many exclamation points suspicious?

• They may suggest the story is fake

• They show the story is important

• They indicate high-quality journalism

• They are a sign of professional writing

Which of the following is a sign that a news story might be fake?

• Photos appear to be altered

• The headline is in lowercase letters

• It includes many eyewitness accounts

• The story has a detailed author biography

What is a common characteristic of fake news stories?

• They often provide complete and detailed information

• They are usually very short and to the point

• They lack author names and have incomplete 'About Us' sections

• They always cite many reliable sources

What should you check to verify the authenticity of a news story?

• The presence of high-quality images

• If the story has a lot of pop-ups and ads

• The number of jokes in the article

• If the story is about a popular celebrity

Why should you check if other major websites are reporting the same story?

• To find more interesting stories

• To see if the story is popular

• To confirm the story's authenticity

• To compare different writing styles

How can fake URLs be identified?

• They try to mimic real website addresses

• They only use .com domains

• They use very short domain names

• They avoid using any numbers

What should you do if unsure about a story's authenticity?

• Do not share it

• Ignore it completely

• Share it immediately

• Only share it with close friends