Question

When journalists highlight certain aspects of a situation and downplay other aspects, they are engaged in ______.

Answer 1

Answer: Framing

Explanation: In social studies, framing is done by media sources. It is a technique in which certain words and images are used to make a story portrayed in a positive, negative, or unique light. When journalists are framing, they typically highlight certain aspects of a situation and downplay (or ignore) others.

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