Why Can't the Practice of Forcing Facts to Fit a Preconceived

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why can't the practice of forcing facts to fit a preconceived frame be wholly avoided?

• A) This practice is encouraged by a reporter's editor.
• B) This practice makes writing news easier and helps us to make sense of the world.
• C) This practice makes writing news easier and helps keep stories short, freeing up more space to sell advertising.
• D) This practice appeals politically to a target audience.

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Definitions:

Par Value

Par value is the nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuing company.

Premium on Bonds Payable

This is the amount by which the selling price of a bond exceeds its face value or principal amount, typically because the bond's interest rate is higher than the current market rate.

Sold

Refers to the act of transferring ownership of goods or services from one party to another in exchange for money or other assets.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, often documented in the income statement as a non-operating expense.