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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Media Literacy: Reliability and Relevance

Question 6 • (Zielinski) 28209 Civics 1st Nine Weeks

Why are many digital news sources biased?

Answer
A
They report the news from more than one point of view.
B
They have to fact-check and update their articles frequently.
C
They customize news stories to appeal to certain audiences.
D
They focus on telling the truth regardless of whether it makes people uncomfortable.

Explanation

Many digital news sources tailor stories and recommendations to attract particular groups of readers. That can emphasize viewpoints or topics that appeal to those audiences, creating bias. The correct choice is “They customize news stories to appeal to certain audiences.”

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