False Authenticity

Fake news is everywhere, whether we like it or not. Many media platforms purposely misinform the public about what is going on to sway public opinion to their side. They use many different rhetorical strategies in order get people to think  certain way, or believe certain things. According to Library Guides, fake news sites "[use] language to persuade or manipulate" people. Simply put, media platforms use specific words that cause the reader to feel a certain emotion. Whether that emotion be anger, disgust or annoyance, they are masters in cultivating the response they want from readers. According to Library Guides, fake news tries to include "more sinister" phrases or headlines, drawing people's attention and curiosity what these articles have to say. These organizations are so good at what they do, the often, people don't even realize they are reading fake news.

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