Sensationalism
Pronunciation: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/
Sensationalism (noun)
- The practice of making news or stories seem more exciting or shocking than they really are, to get attention.
- A style of presenting events with strong emotion and exaggeration, often reducing accuracy to increase impact.
Examples
- Sensationalism can turn fear into entertainment.
- The show uses sensationalism to keep viewers watching.