The practice of featuring sensationalism, comics, and scandal to sell newspapers in the nineteenth century was referred to as __________.

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Yellow journalism refers to a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. During the late 19th century, publishers like William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used this approach to increase sales, often featuring exaggerated or sensational stories, comics, and scandals.

The Practice of Featuring Sensationalism, Comics, and Scandal to Sell