15. Roles & Functions of the Mass Media

Question 1

Sensationalism

Answer 1

a type of editorial bias in which events and topics in news stories and pieces are over-hyped
to increase viewership or readership numbers.
A style of reporting news to the public which involves the use
of fear, anger, excitement to increase viewership ratings and profit

Question 2

tactics of Sensationalism include

Answer 2

o Appealing to emotions
o Being controversial
o Intentionally omitting facts and information