Political Satire and Fake News

These flashcards cover essential terms and concepts related to the role of political satire and fake news in contemporary media.

Political Satire

A genre of humor that uses irony, exaggeration, and ridicule to criticize politics or political events.

Fake News

Misinformation or fabricated news stories that are presented as legitimate news but often serve to mislead or entertain.

Infotainment

A blend of information and entertainment, often used to describe news programming that prioritizes entertainment over factual reporting.

Cynicism

An attitude of distrust toward the motives of others, especially prevalent among younger voters towards traditional media.

Citizen Surrogate

A role that fake news plays, representing the views and frustrations of the audience toward political issues.

Democratization of Media

The process by which media access has expanded to allow a broader range of voices and opinions, especially through social media.

Echo Chamber Effect

A situation where beliefs are reinforced by repeated exposure to similar viewpoints, often found in partisan media.

Engagement

The process through which audiences interact with media content, particularly seen in modern political discussions through fake news.

Trust in News

The level of confidence that audiences have in the accuracy and reliability of news reporting.

Viral Sharing

The widespread dissemination of media content across social media platforms, often seen with clips from fake news shows.