Understanding Fake News and Its Implications

Understanding Fake News and Its Implications

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Philosophy, Social Studies

10th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video is part of a series exploring fake news, focusing on linguistic and sociological aspects. Adonis presents a study on Spanish pseudo media, analyzing linguistic strategies used in fake news about immigration. Marco discusses the sociological implications of fake news, emphasizing the shift in authority and information dissemination in the digital age.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the series discussed in the introduction?

The history of media

The linguistic analysis of fake news

The impact of technology on education

The role of social media in politics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of Adonis' research on Spanish pseudo media?

To study the psychological effects of misinformation

To explore the economic impact of fake news

To describe the linguistic strategies used in fake news about immigration

To analyze the political influence of media

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term is surprisingly used by Spanish pseudo media to refer to immigrants?

Aliens

Criminals

Invaders

Foreigners

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Marco, what has the digitization of information led to?

An increase in traditional media influence

A shift from scarcity to abundance of information

A reduction in fake news

A decrease in media consumption

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge in the current information landscape, as discussed by Marco?

Lack of access to information

Over-reliance on traditional media

Difficulty in verifying truth due to abundant information

Increased censorship by authorities