crimes in the media Flashcards

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examples of media?

A

newspapers
television
films
gaming
social media
music

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sensationalise?
- definition

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cause w events (especially newspaper reports) to seem more vivid, shocking etc, than they really are

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misrepresent?
- definition

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describe falsely an idea, opinion or situation

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glorify?
- definition

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describe or represent as admirable, epically unjustifiable

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glamorise?
- definition

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add or change some details of a story, usually to make it more interesting or exciting

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scaremonger?
- definition

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spread stories that cause public fear

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