Question

read this story:
a reporter turns in an article about an exciting new scientific study on tool use in armenian box turtles, but her editor informs her that she needs to cut the piece to half its length. the reporter cuts several quotations from scientists criticizing the studys weaknesses.
which term describes the reporters activity in this story?
a. objectivity
b. denotation
c. gatekeeping
d. connotation

Explanation:

• Option A: Objectivity involves presenting information without bias, but the reporter is removing critical quotes, so this is not it.
• Option B: Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, not related to editing a news article.
• Option C: Gatekeeping in media is the process of selecting, filtering, or controlling what information gets published. The reporter cutting critical quotes to shorten the article fits this.
• Option D: Connotation is the associated or implied meaning of a word, irrelevant here.

Answer:

C. Gatekeeping