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:

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Incomplete Dominance

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