Bias in Media: Sensationalism/Emotionalism 2
- Due Aug 12, 2021 by 11:59pm
- Points 100
- Submitting a student annotation
Read through the following and then complete the document attached at the bottom. Download the document labeled Sensationalism to be able to mark it (highlight, underline, circle, etc.) and re-submit to Canvas.
Sensationalism the presentation of information in a way that gives a shock or makes a deep impression. Often it gives readers a false sense of culmination, that all previous reporting has led to this ultimate story.
Sensationalist language is often dramatic, yet vague. It often involves hyperbole — at the expense of accuracy — or warping reality to mislead or provoke a strong reaction in the reader.
In recent years, some media outlets have been criticised for overusing the term “breaking” or “breaking news,” which historically was reserved for stories of deep impact or wide-scale importance.
Many reporters increase the readability of their pieces using vivid verbs. But there are many verbs that are heavy with implications that can’t be objectively corroborated: “blast” “slam” “bury” “abuse” “destroy” “worry.”