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Samantha has the responsibility of persuading reporters to give a particular event an interpretation that suits the political candidate she is working for. Recently, after a press conference, she convinced the reporters to publish only the positive aspects of the conference to benefit her candidate. In this scenario, Samantha is a _____.
 
  A) spin doctor
  B) citizen journalist
  C) community journalist
  D) blogger
  E) hacker

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of traditional journalism?
 
  A) It is personal commentary, revolving around highly politicized TV figures.
  B) It is based on opinion and punditry.
  C) It is becoming a smaller part of today's news culture.
  D) It ignores fact-based reporting.
  E) It is a form of hyperlocalism.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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