Question

7. What would be the denotation of "trend" from this sentence - "But according to the numbers, these instances do little to mitigate a larger trend" ("Why Journalism....")?
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an scientific study
an introduction to a topic
a call to action
a general direction in which something is developing or changing

Answer 1

a general direction in which something is developing or changing

Explanation: "Trend" here refers to a broader pattern or direction indicated by the numbers, not a study, introduction, or call to action.