Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, daily and weekly newspapers reached a relatively large portion of the population.
2. The use of yellow journalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries resulted in a decrease in newspaper and magazine sales.
3. As cable news channels became more prevalent, television news became more partisan in its presentation.
4. Media outlets that cater to specialized audiences are said to practice partisan journalism.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False

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