Question

if you come across a word you dont know, write it in a blank space below. try to figure out what the word means by looking at its context. then use your dictionary or the internet to look up the correct definition for the word.

word | definition
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implicit |
explicit |

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1. unlike books, modern ________ such as radio and tv allow viewers to witness events that are still taking place.
2. the radio version of the war of the worlds develops ________ through the use of news reports and sound effects, which make it seem as if the events are happening in the present moment.

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write a short answer for each question.

1. do you think that people today are as susceptible to a hoax as they were in 1938, when orson welles broadcast the war of the worlds? why or why not?

Explanation:

Define vocabulary words

• implicit: implied though not plainly expressed; suggested.
• explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Solve fill-in-the-blank questions

• Question 1: "Unlike books, modern ________ such as radio and TV..." -> The context refers to communication channels or technologies. The appropriate term is media.
• Question 2: "The radio version of The War of the Worlds develops ________ through the use of news reports..." -> The context refers to building tension, excitement, or a sense of reality. The appropriate term is suspense (or realism / tension). Given the literary context of the broadcast, suspense or realism fits best.

Analyze short answer question

• Question 1: "Do you think that people today are as susceptible to a hoax as they were in 1938...?" -> Yes, because the rapid spread of misinformation on social media can easily deceive people before facts are verified, similar to how the realistic news-style radio broadcast deceived listeners in 1938.

Answer:

Vocabulary Definitions

Word	Definition
explicit	Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt.

Fill in the blanks

1. Unlike books, modern <blank>media</blank> such as radio and TV allow viewers to witness events that are still taking place.
2. The radio version of The War of the Worlds develops <blank>suspense</blank> through the use of news reports and sound effects, which make it seem as if the events are happening in the present moment.

Short Answer

1. Yes, people today remain highly susceptible to hoaxes. While we have immediate access to fact-checking resources, the speed and reach of social media allow modern misinformation and digital hoaxes to spread globally and go viral before they can be widely debunked.