1. Write a description of an event (a paragraph or so in length) that has taken place using
informative language and avoiding expressive or emotive language. The event can be
something in the news or even something you recently experienced. Make believe that you are
reporter who is reporting on the event, trying your best to keep your own feelings and attitudes
out of your description by choosing language that is factual and emotionally neutral.
2. Now, revise your report, turning it into an editorial by discretely adding some emotive or
expressive language.
3. Go online and look for a news source such as an online newspaper or a major news network
such as CNN, Fox, NBC, ABC, or CBS, and find a news report that is supposed to simply report the
news but is really a disguised editorial. Write a brief paragraph describing the news story, the
news organization you found it on, and what expressive and/or emotive language you found in it
that makes it more like an editorial than a news story.
4. What news source/s do you get most of your news from? In your estimation, does this source/s
do a reasonable job at keeping editorials on the editorial page and out of news reporting?

An explosion occurred in downtown Cityville earlier today, causing significant damage to several buildings and injuring multiple individuals. According to eyewitnesses, the blast originated from a commercial property on Main Street. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance and secure the area. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by local authorities. Residents in the vicinity have been urged to avoid the area until further notice.

2. **Editorial**:

Earlier today, a devastating explosion rocked downtown Cityville, leaving destruction and chaos in its wake. Witnesses describe a scene of horror and confusion as emergency responders rushed to the scene to aid the injured and contain the damage. The heart-wrenching impact of such a tragic event reminds us of the fragility of life and the importance of coming together as a community in times of crisis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this senseless act of violence.

3. **Disguised Editorial Example**:

I found a news report on CNN about the recent economic downturn in the country. While the report claimed to provide factual information about the state of the economy, I noticed several instances of emotive language that seemed to sway the reader's opinion. For example, phrases like "plummeting stocks" and "dire financial situation" seemed designed to evoke a sense of alarm and concern rather than simply reporting the facts.

4. I get most of my news from a variety of sources, including online newspapers, major news networks like CNN and BBC, and social media platforms. In my estimation, these sources generally do a reasonable job of keeping editorials separate from news reporting. However, there are occasional instances, like the one described above, where emotive language creeps into news reports, blurring the line between factual reporting and editorializing.