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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s world of social media and digital news, emotions drive engagement. Rage-baiting\u2014content purposely designed to spark anger or outrage\u2014has become a common tactic to exploit this. But what makes it so effective, and how does it generate profit for platforms and content creators?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn about the profits of rage-baiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c4gp555xy5ro<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “the grip something has on something else”<\/strong> mean? “But the grip negative content has on human psychology<\/strong> is something that is hardwired into us, according to Dr William Brady, who studies how the brain interacts with new technologies.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “to come from a place of something”<\/strong>. \u201cAs marketing podcaster Andrea Jones notes: ‘A hook reflects what’s in that piece of content and comes from a place of trust<\/strong>, whereas rage-baiting content is designed to be manipulative.’\u201d<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “to bask in something”<\/strong>? “Winta is part of a growing group of online creators making \u2018rage bait\u2019 content, where the goal is simple: record videos, produce memes and write posts that make other users viscerally angry, then bask in the thousands, or even millions, of shares and likes<\/strong>.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are some common examples of rage-baiting content?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think rage-baiting is a harmful tactic in social media, or is it just part of the game? Share your thoughts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How can users recognize and avoid falling for rage-baiting content?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Is it fair to say that social media platforms profit from user outrage, or is it a natural result of user behavior? Explain your stand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. In your opinion, what could be done to promote healthier online engagement, aside from limiting rage-baiting?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate In today\u2019s world of social media and digital news, emotions drive engagement. Rage-baiting\u2014content purposely designed to spark anger or outrage\u2014has become a common tactic to exploit this. But what makes it so effective, and how does it generate profit for platforms and content creators? 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