How can you identify fake news?

Check the source, author, and date, and look for evidence

Which of these is a potential danger of cancel culture?

Individuals can be judged unfairly without full context

How can fake news fuel cancel culture?

It spreads misinformation that can ruin reputations

What’s a common consequence of being “canceled”?

Facing public backlash and loss of opportunities

What is “cancel culture”?

A social practice of publicly shaming and boycotting someone

What’s a balanced way to approach cancel culture and fake news?

Promote critical thinking, dialogue, and accountability

What is a key difference between criticism and canceling?

Criticism is constructive; canceling often aims to punish

What role do social media platforms play in cancel culture?

They allow information to spread quickly, for better or worse

Why is it important to fact-check before sharing information?

To avoid spreading false accusations and causing harm

Which of these is an example of fake news?

A viral post claiming a celebrity did something with no evidence

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1
How can you identify fake news?
Check the source, author, and date, and look for evidence
If it has lots of likes, it must be true
Share it immediately if it’s shocking
Believe whatever your favorite influencer posts
2
Which of these is a potential danger of cancel culture?
Individuals can be judged unfairly without full context
People are held accountable in fair ways
Everyone always agrees with each other
It prevents fake news from spreading
3
How can fake news fuel cancel culture?
It spreads misinformation that can ruin reputations
It can help people better understand the truth
It only affects celebrities
It encourages civil debates online
4
What’s a common consequence of being “canceled”?
Winning an award
Getting a promotion
Facing public backlash and loss of opportunities
Becoming more popular
5
What is “cancel culture”?
A method of canceling TV shows
A movement that promotes freedom of speech
A social practice of publicly shaming and boycotting someone
A way to unsubscribe from online services
6
What’s a balanced way to approach cancel culture and fake news?
Promote critical thinking, dialogue, and accountability
Only believe what you want to be true
Cancel everyone who makes a mistake
Ignore all news
7
What is a key difference between criticism and canceling?
Criticism is private; canceling is only in books
Criticism is constructive; canceling often aims to punish
There’s no difference
Canceling is always positive
8
What role do social media platforms play in cancel culture?
They allow information to spread quickly, for better or worse
They prevent anyone from being criticized
They reduce drama by banning opinions
They only show true facts
9
Why is it important to fact-check before sharing information?
It’s a legal requirement
So you get more followers
To avoid spreading false accusations and causing harm
It’s fun to argue online
10
Which of these is an example of fake news?
A verified news article from a major outlet
A personal blog post about someone’s opinion
A viral post claiming a celebrity did something with no evidence
A satirical article labeled as fake

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