FAKE NEWS VS VERIFIED INFORMATION: LINGUISTIC MARKERS AND DETECTION
Keywords:
fake news; misinformation; linguistic analysis; media literacy; discourse; information verification.Abstract
The spread if fake news across digital platforms has raised urgent questions about how language is used to mislead audiences. This article explores the linguistic differences between fabricated and verified news content, focusing on vocabulary choice, source attribution, syntactic patterns, and discourse structure. By examining these features, the article aims to a clearer understanding of how misinformation be can identified through linguistic analysis. Practical implications for media literacy education and automated detection systems are also considered.
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