👉 A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word you hear all the time – “viral.” It's a really important term in our digital world. The dictionary gives us a good starting point: "A video, image or text spread by ‘word of mouth’ on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes." Let’s break that down, shall we? Think of it like this: imagine you tell your friend about something funny – they tell their friend, and their friend tells another… it just keeps spreading! That's kind of what "viral" means. “Viral” describes something that spreads incredibly quickly online. It’s not just shared a few times; it explodes! Like a little spark turning into a mighty flame – spreading rapidly across the web. It can be anything: A silly cat video, making people smile and share. A political message gaining lots of attention. A clever advertisement that catches everyone’s eye. The key is speed and reach . It moves from person to person – or rather, device to device – with amazing speed! Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on? Don't be shy - ask away!
