The undeniable fact that an antagonistic foreign power, Russia, used fake news on the Internet to disrupt our democracy, has given great urgency to the importance of a specialized form of media literacy, _____________.

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The given context specifically mentions the use of fake news on the internet to disrupt democracy, making it clear that the need for media literacy is focused on distinguishing genuine news from disinformation. Option A is too narrow, as it only covers one aspect of media literacy. Option B is also not specific enough, as it does not capture the importance of being able to recognize legitimate news sources. Options D and E are not mentioned in the passage at all. Therefore, option C (news literacy) is the most appropriate choice.

The Undeniable Fact That an Antagonistic Foreign Power, Russia, Used