Reread the article How the news media works what is the central idea of the article
The central idea of the article "How the news media works" is to provide an overview of how news media operates and how it shapes the dissemination and consumption of news.
Which supporting detail from the text best supports this central idea?(2 points)
Responses
“They hire trained reporters who know how to ask good questions about all sides of a story. They also employ many different editors to double-check all of the facts cited in the articles.” (paragraph 9)
“They hire trained reporters who know how to ask good questions about all sides of a story. They also employ many different editors to double-check all of the facts cited in the articles.” (paragraph 9)
“It can happen when only one side of a story is presented, when only certain facts are shared, or when news organizations choose which stories they want to publish.” (paragraph 9)
“It can happen when only one side of a story is presented, when only certain facts are shared, or when news organizations choose which stories they want to publish.” (paragraph 9)
“People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives.” (paragraph 7)
“People rely on the information they learn in the news to decide who to vote for and whether they approve of their current leaders and representatives.” (paragraph 7)
“The internet has radically changed how news sources communicate with their audience, and it has made it harder to define ‘news media’ exactly.” (paragraph 1)
The best supporting detail from the text that supports the central idea is:
“They hire trained reporters who know how to ask good questions about all sides of a story. They also employ many different editors to double-check all of the facts cited in the articles.” (paragraph 9)
Reread the article "How the News Media Works." What is the central idea of the article?(2 points)
Responses
News media provides unprejudiced information to people so they can be informed and not have to read or think critically.
News media provides unprejudiced information to people so they can be informed and not have to read or think critically.
News media has evolved to include a range of sources, and it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
News media has evolved to include a range of sources, and it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
News media is mostly online sources, so it’s hard to check how reliable sources are.
News media is mostly online sources, so it’s hard to check how reliable sources are.
News media can be a valuable resource for learning about current events, but it is impossible to determine whether information is unbiased.
The central idea of the article "How the News Media Works" is:
News media has evolved to include a range of sources, and it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
ARE YOU CORRECT
Yes, I am correct. The central idea of the article "How the News Media Works" is that news media has evolved to include a range of sources and it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
so a b c or d
The correct answer is:
News media has evolved to include a range of sources, and it continues to play an important role in informing citizens and holding public officials accountable.
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Which of the following is the best summary of the section “How Are News Stories Written?”(2 points)
Responses
Because of the Internet, it is hard for anyone to define the term “news media” these days. Media organizations report nationally and internationally.
Because of the Internet, it is hard for anyone to define the term “news media” these days. Media organizations report nationally and internationally.
Reporters are also called journalists, and they have a very fun and exciting job because they talk to people in their community about things that are important. Being a reporter is the most important job anyone can ever have.
Reporters are also called journalists, and they have a very fun and exciting job because they talk to people in their community about things that are important. Being a reporter is the most important job anyone can ever have.
After deciding what to write about, a reporter pitches the story to their editor. If the editor approves the idea, the reporter gathers information in various ways, making sure to cover all sides of the story. Then the reporter writes the story, editors check the story, and the story is published.
After deciding what to write about, a reporter pitches the story to their editor. If the editor approves the idea, the reporter gathers information in various ways, making sure to cover all sides of the story. Then the reporter writes the story, editors check the story, and the story is published.
The news can be considered controversial if news organizations only show one side of a story or if they hire reporters who are not good at their jobs.
The best summary of the section "How Are News Stories Written?" is:
After deciding what to write about, a reporter pitches the story to their editor. If the editor approves the idea, the reporter gathers information in various ways, making sure to cover all sides of the story. Then the reporter writes the story, editors check the story, and the story is published.
Using context clues, what does the word regional mean in this excerpt from the article?
“There are also regional news outlets; for example, the Los Angeles Times is based in Los Angeles, California, but reports on issues relevant to the whole state and sometimes the whole country.” (2 points)
Responses
the city of Los Angeles
the city of Los Angeles
a geographical area that is part of a larger area
a geographical area that is part of a larger area
a belief system
a belief system
international organizations
international organizations
Question 2
Using context clues, what does the word pitch mean in this excerpt from the article?
“Once the reporter has the idea, they explain, or ‘pitch,’ it to their editor. They have to prove to their editor that the story is interesting for readers and timely in the community. If it is a good story idea, the editor will approve it.”
(2 points)
Responses
to throw a baseball
to throw a baseball
to explain why someone should agree to what you’re suggesting
to explain why someone should agree to what you’re suggesting
how steep something is
how steep something is
a soccer field
In the excerpt from the article, the word "regional" refers to a geographical area that is part of a larger area.
In the second excerpt, the word "pitch" means to explain why someone should agree to what you're suggesting.
Using context clues, what does the word regional mean in this excerpt from the article?
“There are also regional news outlets; for example, the Los Angeles Times is based in Los Angeles, California, but reports on issues relevant to the whole state and sometimes the whole country.” (2 points)
Responses
the city of Los Angeles
the city of Los Angeles
a geographical area that is part of a larger area
a geographical area that is part of a larger area
a belief system
a belief system
international organizations