Avoiding hyperbole
Provide students with the following examples of hyperbolic language used in crime reporting. Instruct students to rewrite the headlines using data they have obtained from research.
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ABC7 New York: Surge in New York City subway crime fueled by robberies, muggings
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The New York Times: San Francisco’s Shoplifting Surge
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StarTribune: Twin Cities area sees surge in carjackings, putting drivers on edge
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ABC7 San Francisco: SF mayor and district attorney taking action amid retail crime surge
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Newsweek: Biden Rejects Defund the Police to Cheers From Democrats Facing Crime Wave
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CNN: New York City crime wave continues into 2022 as city rolls out safety plan