News that's exaggerated and fake, intended to cause disruption

Which sample article author seems the most reliable?

John Smith, Journalist at The New York Time Magazin

What is the purpose of fake news?

To promote hate, fear, chaos, disruption

Does fake news have any real content?

Yes, it may have some true facts.

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1
Which of these sources is the most reliable for news?
Fox News
The Daily Bonnet
CBC News
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2
Is the title of an article always true and mean what they say?
No
Yes
3
What is a strategy to help spot fake news?
Consider the news source
All the answers
Do a background check on the author
Check the publication date
4
What are some key elements of fake news?
All of the answers
Purposefully wrong
Convincing structure
Exaggeration
5
What tone is used in presenting fake news?
Saddening and empathetic
Comedic/funny
All of those options
Serious and causes fear
6
What is fake news?
News that's exaggerated and fake, intended to cause disruption
News that's exaggerated and fake, that unintentionally causes disruption
A fake/made up form of news that is obviously exaggerated to be funny
An exaggerated form of news for entertainment
7
Which sample article author seems the most reliable?
Admin
John Smith, Journalist at The New York Time Magazin
John
John Smith, Super Fan on Facebook
8
What type of news source is the most reliable?
Social Media
Word of Mouth
Official news channel/network
Unknown source
9
Fake news ?
Fake
Not Fake
10
What is the purpose of fake news?
To promote hate, fear, chaos, disruption
To entertain an audience by being exaggerated
To expose something as stupid or shameful, with the aim of creating change
To mock real news platforms
11
Fake news ?
Not Fake
Fake
12
Can anyone be guilty of spreading misinformation, therefore contributing to fake news?
No
Yes
13
If you have doubts about the reliability of a certain news article, should you share it?
Yes, though warn others you aren’t sure about its reliability
Yes
No
14
Can fake news be spread from anyone and anywhere?
Yes
No
15
Does fake news have any real content?
Yes, it may have some true facts.
No, it is entirely made up.
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How is fake news presented?
In a way that it is obvious it is fake
Convincing that it is true

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