Monthly Archives: August 2015

Hoaxes are meant to commit a type of deception. The word “hoax” is often used when referencing urban legends or rumors. Hoaxes are also typically portrayed in a multitude of ways, whether it be through propaganda,  media, or even “word of mouth.” There … Continue reading →

Before determining whether a hoax should be considered a piece of literary work, it is first necessary to understand the definition. Literally, the word conveys a sense of mischievous deception: one who seeks glory, fame, or recognition through artfully taking … Continue reading →

Literature and hoaxes both present a story. The difference lies in the motivation of the writer. A hoax is a fabrication, intended to trick to reader into believing a false story is true. Hoaxes draw on core instincts of people: … Continue reading →

A hoax is a fraudulent, malicious, or even humorous deception. They are unexplained phenomena that stir a multitude of people into questioning their senses of reality. Many hoaxes take the form of urban legends, drawing public attention and steadfast believers; … Continue reading →

A hoax is a type of literature that has been “forged.” It is a piece of writing that intentionally misrepresents or makes up events or people with the goal of making others believe that the story is true. Hoaxes may often … Continue reading →

Kristi Kwok ENG 181-000 A hoax is a work of fiction created by the author to purposely deceive others so that the readers will interpret any convincing story as the truth. In order to do so, the author crafts the … Continue reading →

A hoax is a fabrication containing misleading information that is purposefully meant to deceive a group of people in order to portray an idea or message. There are many recent hoaxes that have become notorious for their power to persuade … Continue reading →

Literally speaking, a hoax is a deception upon the general public in their dispense.  Perhaps it’s the innate “evil” in humans to lie and deceive for the own personal gain, that has made it so that hoaxes have always been … Continue reading →

A hoax is a purposefully fabricated or made up story, presented as though it is factual and true. Hoaxes appear in stories, rumors, cautionary tales, and the media. The etymology of a hoax comes from the philologist Robert Nares, and … Continue reading →

A hoax is a story that someone or people make up that is believed to be true by a multitude of people. Hoaxes always have aspects to them that make people want to believe. Some aspects include hope, connecting with … Continue reading →