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Media Vocab

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TermDefinition
Freedom of the press The right of the press to report freely without government control
First Amendment A protection under the First Amendment
Watchdog Role of press to monitor and expose wrongdoings
Censorship Government control over what can be published or broadcast
Misinformation When information is false or misleading
Social media Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram used to share news and opinions
Media literacy The ability to understand and evaluate media messages
Bias Favoring one side or viewpoint unfairly
Transparency Openness and honesty in government
Accountability Holding public officials responsible for their actions
Bias The tendency to favor one side over another
Media literacy The ability to understand and evaluate media messages
Propaganda False or misleading information used to influence opinions
Balanced reporting Presenting information fairly and from multiple viewpoints
Opinion piece A personal view or belief expressed in writing or speech
Fact-checking Checking the accuracy of facts in news stories
Sensationalism Exaggerating news to attract attention
Partisan A story that favors one political party or group
Selective reporting Choosing only certain facts to support one side
Stereotype An unfair generalization about a group of people
Advocacy Speaking or acting in support of a cause or policy
Petition A formal request signed by many people to show support for a cause
Protest Demonstrating or marching to express opposition or support
Letter to the editor Writing to a newspaper to share opinions
Social media Sharing views online through platforms like Twitter or Facebook
Public hearing A meeting where the public can express opinions on proposed laws
Opinion piece Writing an article expressing a personal viewpoint in a newspaper
Civic engagement Participation in community or political activities
Electronic media Media such as TV, internet, and radio used for communication
Respectful discourse Communicating politely and considering others’ views
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