Question

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how could a hoax help change people’s opinions about a political or social issue?

a. a hoax could force the government to change or remove laws the people don’t like.

b. a hoax could make people react emotionally and become more involved in an issue.

c. a hoax could cause people to feel that the hoaxer was responsible.

d. a hoax could allow people to learn tips for pulling off their own hoaxes someday.

Explanation:

A hoax often presents misleading or sensational information, which triggers emotional responses (e.g., anger, fear, sympathy) in people. These emotions can increase their engagement with the political or social issue, leading them to form or shift opinions based on the hoax's content. Options A, C, and D do not directly address how a hoax changes people’s opinions: A focuses on government action, C on holding the hoaxer accountable, and D on learning to create hoaxes, none of which target opinion change.

Answer:

B. A hoax could make people react emotionally and become more involved in an issue.