Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage
shapes public opinion?
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A. A nightly news show uses an unflattering picture of a state
senator to accompany a story about him.
O
B. A radio news program spends several shows discussing a
candidate's past conviction for domestic violence.
O
C. An online news site publishes a story that includes a link to a site
where people can register to vote.
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D. A newspaper runs an editorial suggesting that readers vote for a
particular candidate for governor.

The answer is C because the question says "which scenario is NOT an example of one of the major ways media coverage SHAPES PUBLIC OPINION" meaning that it must be an answer that involves not shaping public opinion, giving people an option to vote about a subject isn't attempting to shape their opinion but is showing them a way to voice their opinion. The answer for A says "a nightly news show uses an UNFLATTERING picture of a state senator to accompany a story about him" unflattering means it is a photo of him in a weird position or with a smudge on his face, basically anything that makes him look gross/unappealing as flatter means to make someone feel honored or please and un means not, meaning the word unflattering means not pleasing. The answer for B says "a radio news program spends several shows discussing a

candidate's past conviction for domestic violence" this one is quite obvious as they are using the candidate's past to shape the public opinion on him/her.

The answer for C says "an online news site publishes a story that includes a link to a site where people can register to vote." this is correct as they are not trying to manipulate people.

The answer for D says "a newspaper runs an editorial suggesting that readers vote for a particular candidate for governor." they are telling readers to vote for a particular candidate which means they are trying to shape the reader's opinion so that they vote for this particular candidate. All of this is theoretical who knows it might be a trick question but C is the most likely answer with the information provided.

Baraq Baraq · Answer 2 · 2021-12-14T10:36:51+01:00

Considering the available options, the scenario that is not an example of one of the significant ways media coverage

shapes public opinion is "An online news site publishes a story that includes a link to a site where people can register to vote."

What does it mean to shape public opinion?

To shape public opinion means to influences many people's perceptions towards a particular idea or notion.

In this case, when an online news site publishes a story that includes a link to a site where people can register to vote is not a means of shaping public opinion because there is no specific, story, belief, idea, or issue that is linked towards the registration and votes.

Hence, in this case, it is concluded that the correct answer is option C.

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