Question

quiz
test your knowledge
choose the best answer for each of the following questions about \the rise of news influencers.\
for the analysis section, refer to the article as needed.
check comprehension

1. a news influencer creates news stories for _.

a print news media
b social media platforms
c news websites
d radio

1. in 2024, gallup reported that only _ of americans trust the media to report the news \fully, accurately, and fairly.\

a 31 percent
b 50 percent
c 69 percent
d 83 percent

1. according to the article, who establishes the editorial standards that news influencers follow?

a professional associations
b journalism schools
c governmental regulators
d they establish their own standards.

1. experts say that creators committed to accuracy will _.

a cite their sources and be transparent about the process of making their content
b show their authenticity through their social media channels
c answer questions and be friendly with their followers
d submit their news stories to a traditional news outlet for approval
analyze the text

1. what is the authors main purpose in writing this article?

a to convince readers to get their news from news influencers
b to inform readers about a new kind of news media
c to persuade readers to report disinformation
d to explain why people should trust news influencers

1. as it is used in the second section, the word authenticity most closely means \an appearance of being _.\

a accurate
b original
c professional
d genuine

1. in the section \fewer guardrails,\ the author notes that v spehar has served as a correspondent and social media host for outlets such as the washington post. the author includes this information to show _.

a how news influencers have affected traditional media
b why older forms of media are superior to new ones
c why traditional media is still trustworthy
d how news influencers get their content

1. in the last paragraph, spehar says, \creators and media can work together to better the industry overall.\ their tone is best described as _.

a defeated
b amused
c optimistic
d angry
in - depth questions please use the other side of this paper for your responses.

1. why do you think the number of americans who trust traditional media has fallen over the past 30 years? do you think the medias efforts to regain trust, as described in the article, will be effective? why or why not?
2. think about the term

ews influencer.\ do you think part of the job of the news media is to influence people? why or why not?

Explanation:

1. News influencers are known for creating content for social - media platforms.
2. The Gallup report is a common - knowledge fact which may vary, but here we assume the given option is correct based on the article.
3. News influencers often establish their own editorial standards as they operate in a more independent and less - regulated space compared to traditional media.
4. Creators committed to accuracy cite sources and are transparent about content creation process.
5. The article likely aims to inform readers about a new kind of news media (news influencers).
6. Authenticity in this context means being genuine.
7. The author includes V Spehar's information to show how news influencers have affected traditional media.
8. The statement about creators and media working together is optimistic.

Answer:

1. b. social media platforms
2. c. 69 percent
3. d. They establish their own standards.
4. a. cite their sources and be transparent about the process of making their content
5. b. to inform readers about a new kind of news media
6. d. genuine
7. a. how news influencers have affected traditional media
8. c. optimistic