How did the "Sob Sisters" get their name?

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• They cried a lot.
• Their last names were Sob.
• They were good at creating emotion in their writing.
• They reported on only sad events.

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The correct answer is: They were good at creating emotion in their writing.

The term "Sob Sisters" referred to female journalists in the early 20th century who were known for their emotional reporting, particularly on human interest stories that often evoked strong feelings from the audience.