How does critical thinking by journalists affect the relationship between the story and the audience?

A. It helps clarify why the story matters to readers.
B. It limits the audience to “news junkies” and subject experts.
C. It tailors the story to the journalist’s interests.
D. It increases the entertainment value of the story but reduces the amount of meaningful content.


A. It helps clarify why the story matters to readers.

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