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Vocabulary Unit 1: Fake News Flashcards

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Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
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False information or stories presented as news.

A

Fake news

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False information that is deliberately spread to deceive or mislead people

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Disinformation

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Incorrect or misleading information that is unintentionally spread

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Misinformation

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Information, ideas, or rumors spread to influence people’s opinions or
promote a particular agenda

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Propaganda

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5
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A deliberate deception or trickery, often involving false information or stories

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Hoax

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6
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An unverified or unconfirmed piece of information or story circulating among
people

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Rumor

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7
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The act of influencing or controlling information to deceive or mislead others

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Manipulation

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8
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The use of exaggerated or shocking elements in news stories to attract
attention or provoke strong reactions

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Sensationalism

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Eye-catching or sensational headlines designed to attract clicks or views, often
with misleading or exaggerated information

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Clickbait

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The process of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information or
news stories

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Fact-checking

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The quality of being trusted, reliable, or believable

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Credibility

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The origin or provider of information, such as a news outlet or individual

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Source

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13
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An environment where people are exposed only to information and
opinions that reinforce their existing beliefs, leading to a lack of diverse perspectives

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Echo chamber

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The tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information in a way
that confirms preexisting beliefs or assumptions

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Confirmation bias

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Lack of confidence or belief in the truth or reliability of something or someone

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Distrust

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The ability to objectively analyze and evaluate information, questioning
its reliability and validity

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Critical thinking

17
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The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages,
including understanding the techniques used to manipulate information

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Media literacy

18
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The quality of being genuine, true, or reliable

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Authenticity

19
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A process where experts in a field review and assess the quality and
accuracy of research or information before publication

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Peer-reviewed

20
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Giving a wrong idea or impression, often by omitting important information or
distorting facts

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Misleading

21
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Spreading rapidly and widely, often referring to the rapid dissemination of false
information or rumors

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Viral

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