Question

page(s) 187-189
7.2. identify the sources of political news and how the news is delivered.
complete the following sentence.
while strive for balanced and factual reporting, do not prioritize balance but instead mix opinion-driven journalism with factual reporting.
partisan media
mainstream news organizations

Explanation:

Analyze the sentence structure and definitions

The sentence contrasts two types of media outlets based on their reporting standards:

1. The first blank describes organizations that "strive for balanced and factual reporting." This aligns with the definition of traditional, professional journalistic standards associated with mainstream news organizations.
2. The second blank describes outlets that "do not prioritize balance but instead mix opinion-driven journalism with factual reporting." This aligns with the definition of partisan media.

Match the provided terms to the blanks

• First blank: "mainstream news organizations"
• Second blank: "partisan media"

Answer:

Complete the following sentence.

While <blank>mainstream news organizations</blank> strive for balanced and factual reporting, <blank>partisan media</blank> do not prioritize balance but instead mix opinion-driven journalism with factual reporting.