Media & Entertainment

20 words

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   journalismnoun/ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/

   the profession or activity of reporting, writing, and editing news

   “Investigative journalism uncovered the corruption scandal.”

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   stereotypenoun/ˈstɛrɪəˌtaɪp/

   a widely held but oversimplified idea or image of a particular type of person or thing

   “Many adverts still rely on gender stereotypes to sell products.”

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   impartialitynoun/ˌɪmpɑːˈtɪə(r)əlɪti/

   the quality of being fair and not supporting any side in a dispute or debate

   “The impartiality of the judges was questioned after the leaked emails.”

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   spinnoun/verb/spɪn/

   the presentation of information in a way that makes it look better for someone; to present information that way

   “The PR team tried to put a positive spin on the financial results.”

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   disinformationnoun/ˌdɪsˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

   false information that is deliberately created and spread to deceive people

   “The campaign was flooded with disinformation intended to undermine voter confidence.”

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   engagementnoun/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

   the degree to which users interact with content, such as likes, shares, and comments

   “Likes and shares are measures of user engagement.”

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   misinformationnoun/ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/

   false or inaccurate information that is spread, but not necessarily with the intent to deceive

   “Misinformation about health practices can spread quickly on social media.”

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   polarizationnoun/ˌpəʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

   the process or state in which opinions or groups move to opposite extremes, creating division

   “Political polarization has increased in many countries.”

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   monetizationnoun/ˌmʌnɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

   the process of earning money from something, especially online content or services

   “Many apps explore different monetization strategies.”

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    sensationalismnoun/sɛnˌseɪʃəˈnælɪzəm/

    the practice of presenting stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement at the expense of accuracy

    “Tabloid papers often rely on sensationalism to boost sales.”

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    editorialnoun/ˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəl/

    an article in a newspaper or magazine that expresses the publication's official opinion on a current issue

    “The newspaper's editorial called for stricter environmental laws.”

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    infotainmentnoun/ˌɪnfəˈteɪnmənt/

    media content that is intended both to inform and to entertain, often blurring the line between news and entertainment

    “Many morning shows have shifted towards infotainment to retain viewers.”

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    clickbaitnoun/ˈklɪk.beɪt/

    content (often a headline) designed to attract clicks by using exaggerated or sensational information

    “That headline is pure clickbait.”

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    narrativenoun / adjective/ˈnærətɪv/

    a story or a particular way of presenting events or ideas

    “The film challenges the traditional national narrative.”

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    authenticitynoun/ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/

    the quality of being genuine or real

    “Scholars often debate the authenticity of ancient manuscripts.”

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    framingnoun / verb (gerund)/ˈfreɪmɪŋ/

    the way information is presented that influences interpretation or perception

    “The framing of health issues can affect public policy decisions.”

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    curationnoun/kjʊəˈreɪʃən/

    the act of selecting, organizing, and presenting content or exhibits in a deliberate way

    “Museum curation involves designing displays to tell a story.”

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    mainstreamadjective / noun/ˈmeɪnstriːm/

    widely accepted, conventional, or dominant among a large group

    “Many indie bands struggle to break into the mainstream.”

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    franchisenoun / verb/ˈfræntʃaɪz/

    a business licensed to operate under a brand; or a series of related films/products using the same brand

    “The film franchise has earned billions at the box office.”

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    parodynoun / verb/ˈpærədi/

    a humorous or satirical imitation of a work or style

    “The sketch was a clever parody of reality TV.”