✅ Plain-language lesson
Headlines are the most powerful part of any news story.
Most people never read the full article — they only see the headline.
Techniques include:
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Emotional language (“outrage,” “chaos,” “crisis”)
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Fear and panic
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Loaded wording
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Blame-shifting
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Distracting from deeper causes
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Making readers angry at each other instead of powerful interests
A headline can create a belief in 3 seconds.
✅ Discussion Question
Can you recall a headline that caused anger before you read anything?