Social Media and Yellow Journalism Quiz

What was the primary characteristic of yellow journalism as practiced by Pulitzer and Hearst?

• Emphasis on factual reporting

• Emphasis on sensationalism over facts

• Focus on international news

• Focus on local community issues

Which historical event is mentioned as being potentially influenced by yellow journalism?

• World War I

• The American Civil War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Vietnam War

How does modern yellow journalism differ from its early 1900s version in terms of media platforms?

• It is only found in print newspapers today

• It is primarily found on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook

• It is no longer practiced

• It is only found in television news

What is a common technique used in yellow journalism to attract readers?

• Detailed investigative reporting

• Use of large, vivid fonts for headlines

• Publishing only verified information

• Avoiding controversial topics

What role does social media play in the spread of modern yellow journalism?

• It slows down the spread of sensational news

• It provides a quick and easy vehicle for information distribution

• It ensures all news is fact-checked before spreading

• It limits the reach of sensational news

What is a potential consequence of the competition between news outlets in the context of yellow journalism?

• Increased accuracy in reporting

• Delayed news reporting

• Risk of not verifying information before publishing

• Decreased sensationalism

According to the text, what is often the focus of yellow journalism stories?

• Positive community events

• The most negative aspects of current events

• Scientific discoveries

• Historical documentaries

What does the phrase "if it bleeds, it leads" imply about yellow journalism?

• It prioritizes positive news stories

• It focuses on dramatic and violent stories to attract attention

• It avoids controversial topics

• It emphasizes educational content

What is a key difference between traditional yellow journalism and its modern form on social media?

• Modern yellow journalism is slower to spread

• Modern yellow journalism can go viral almost instantaneously

• Traditional yellow journalism was more accurate

• Traditional yellow journalism was only found in magazines

What is a common feature of stories that go viral on social media, according to the text?

• They are always thoroughly researched

• They often get embellished to grow readership

• They are usually ignored by mainstream media

• They focus on scientific accuracy