Current Events Unit: Reviewing Important Terms

Question 1

It is important to consider what relevant information might have been left out when we read an article:

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

An article titled, "Top Makeup Tricks to Know" would likely be considered "Nice to Know"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

An article titled, "What's Charli D'Amelio up to this weekend?" would likely be considered "Need to Know"

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

An article titled, "Homelessness in America" would likely be considered "Need to Know"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

What does "pathos" appeal to?

Accepted Answer

emotions

Question 6

What are some of the common "red flags" of fake news and sources that are not credible?

Accepted Answer

Misinformation (or information that cannot be found/confirmed elsewhere), Clear biases, Spelling Mistakes

Question 7

Which of the following would be an example of "Logos?"

Accepted Answer

Using facts, figures or reason

Question 8

Which of these was NOT one of the "5 ways to Spot Fake News?"

Accepted Answer

Click on links with sensationalized pictures

Question 9

What does "ethos" appeal to?

Accepted Answer

ethics

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