Question

Why do the media sensationalize issues?
A.
to generate interest in a story, attracting readers or viewers
B.
to ensure that both sides of a story are explored
C.
to remove bias from a story
D.
to make sure that only the most important issues get news coverage

Answer 1

Answer:

A) to generate interest in a story, attracting readers or viewers

Answer 2

A.to generate interest in a story, attracting readers or viewers

Explanation:

• Sensationalism is a type of mass media editorial technique. News and events  are chosen and written to draw the most audiences and readers.
• This type of news reporting promotes  biased impressions of events instead of neutrality, and can lead to manipulation of the reality of a story.
• Sensationalism relies on reports about unimportant matters and represent them as a key influence on society, or prejudiced reporting of newsworthy topics, in tabloid, or a trivial manner, conflicting general conventions of professional journalistic standards