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How has the use of specific terms in the news helped to shape public opinion? For example, what are the different implications of the terms terrorist versus freedom fighter? Downsizing versus firing staff at a company? Euphemistic terms used in reference to war include friendly fire, pacification, collateral damage? Can you think of other examples?

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Chapter 4, "Language" Direct link: https://pressbooks.pub/perspectives/chapter/language/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yLXNzDUH58&t=5s