A style of newspaper reporting that exaggerates or fabricates stories to attract readers is called ...

• A. Yellow Journalism
• B. Victory Gardens
• C. Westward Expansion
• D. Vietnam War

Answer: (A)

Focus here is on a term for sensational, attention-grabbing newspaper reporting. Yellow journalism describes stories that exaggerate or even fabricate details to attract readers and boost sales. It arose in the late 19th century as papers competed for circulation, using lurid headlines, bold illustrations, and dramatic narratives that prioritized impact over accuracy.

This fits because the other options refer to things unrelated to a reporting style: Victory Gardens are about growing food during wartime, Westward Expansion is a historical period in U.S. growth, and the Vietnam War is a specific conflict. None describe how news is presented to maximize readership, whereas yellow journalism specifically captures that sensational, reader-focused approach.