The Theory That Describes How Journalists Use Facts, Themes and Treatments

question 20

Multiple Choice

The theory that describes how journalists use facts, themes and treatments to shape story is known as

• A) framing theory.
• B) agenda setting.
• C) two-step flow theory.
• D) uses and gratifications.
• E) fact-based storytelling.

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