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(03.01 MC)A restaurant is temporarily closed after a fire took over the kitchen. No one was injured, but there is considerable damage.Which of the following people would be the most credible source for a news article about this event?

(02.04 MC)Lowe is writing a news article for the school paper about the school’s newly proposed late work policy. Lowe begins the article with, “The new late work policy proposed by the school is absolutely ridiculous.”Lowe realizes that this framing introduces bias into the article. How can they frame the story differently to eliminate subjectivity?

(01.04 MC)Marvin is writing an article about a storm that came through his neighborhood last week. Trying to make his article more appealing, he pairs it with a photograph of the storm damage. Even though most of the damage has been cleaned up when he goes to take the photo, he arranges debris to make it look like it did right after the storm hit.Which type of bias will be present in Marvin’s article?

(02.04 MC)Elton is writing a review of a newly released novel that he did not enjoy.Which of the following sentences effectively uses figurative language while still maintaining an objective tone when describing the author’s writing style and storyline?

(03.05)Consider the following excerpt from an article about a recent technology conference:Kwame Williamson made it clear that the future of technology is here, and “it is exciting.”What type of quote is this excerpt most likely an example of?

(01.02 MC)A student journalist is writing an article about the importance of wearing sunscreen. Read each scenario and respond to the question that follows.Scenario 1: The student interviews a dermatologist, a nurse, and other students to gather a range of perspectives. The journalist verifies all information before including it in their article and is sure to cite their sources throughout. They present a supported claim, highlighting both the long-term benefits of using sunscreen use as well as the potential risks of neglecting it.Scenario 2: The student relies on their own personal experience with sunburns and asks a close friend for their opinion. The journalist includes exaggerated claims about how neglecting sunscreen will always result in dangerous skin problems and creates a catchy headline to grab readers’ attention, without considering the impact on the individuals involved or the accuracy of the information. In an effort to sound more professional, they copy a few small sections from online sunscreen advertisements but do not properly cite the sources.Which of the following statements is true?

(03.04 MC)Lily is researching natural skin care options online when she comes across “The Skin Cures Encyclopedia” website. This website promotes a range of natural skin care remedies, promising miraculous cures for any and all blemishes. It primarily relies on anecdotal evidence and personal testimonials rather than scientific studies or expert medical opinions and does not clearly explain why the recommended approaches are effective.Which factor is causing the biggest issue in credibility for this source?

(01.04 MC)Which of the following journalistic pieces is most likely to avoid bias and remain objective?

(01.02 MC)Kai is upset that his school hours are changing next year. Instead of starting the day at 8:30 in the morning, school now begins at 7:30. To share his thoughts, Kai publishes an editorial article in the school newspaper. In the article, he calls the decision of an earlier start time “detrimental to student health,” and “not in the best interest of the student.”Which of the following statements is true?

(01.01 MC)An article in the high school newspaper discusses the recent decision by the school board to implement a new policy regarding student tardiness. The article provides detailed information about the new policy, including the rationale behind it, and how it will be enforced. It includes quotes from school administrators, teachers, and students expressing their opinions on the matter.Which of the following purposes of journalism would not be achieved in this article?