Which form of media would be most effective today for spreading a hoax quickly?

There are four types of media: print media, broadcast media, out-of-home media, and the internet.

The easiest way to effectively spread a hoax quickly in the modern world would be on the internet. Due to increased use of the internet and social media platforms, information can be spread quickly from one person to another. While broadcasting something on TV or the radio might work, it will ultimately be placed on the internet and that will be what will spread the information quickly.

teenagers are certainly stereotyped as moody.

most people view teenagers as naturally moody and grumpy, even when this is wrong. many teens are suffering from depression but it is brushed off as "just a phase" or "that's just cause they're a teenager"

the narrator closes the lantern tightly so the old man is

not awakened by the bright light

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