Darwin Middle School - Media Literacy - news values & facts, opinion and analysis

Question 1

It is important to understand the difference between fact, opinion and analysis as...

Accepted Answer

There is so much information out there and it helps to discover the truth.

Question 2

Cultural proximity as a news value refers to stories that take place in countries that we feel an affinity with.

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True

Question 3

The news media loves a good fight and conflict between people, politicians and countries.

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True

Question 4

High impact as a news value refers to?

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High impact events that affect a lot of people, e.g. a bushfire.

Question 5

The world is round is a fact.

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True

Question 6

Disinformation is?

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False information that is deliberately spread.

Question 7

Timeliness as a news value refers to?

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The 'new' bit in news.

Question 8

Events that are closer to us are more likely to make the news. This is called proximity.

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True

Question 9

Which of the following is not a source of news?

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An instruction manual.

Question 10

Australia is better than the United States is an opinion.

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False

Question 11

'Dog bites man is not unusual' but 'man bites dog is', what news value does this saying refer to?

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Oddity

Question 12

A fact is a piece of objective information accurately supported by evidence. It can be proven and should be verifiable.

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True

Question 13

Analysis is?

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Interpretation of the facts, consideration of expert opinion and background

Question 14

What does subjective mean in research and journalism?

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Influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Question 15

The reason people spread false information might include?

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All the other answers.

Question 16

Confirmation bias is believing information because it agrees with your own views, without verifying it.

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True

Question 17

What does objective mean in research and journalism?

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Not influenced by personal feelings or prejudice; based on facts.

Question 18

News stories in newspapers, television and radio are mostly negative (bad news).

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True

Question 19

The news value of celebrity refers to?

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People making the news for being famous.

Question 20

Misinformation is?

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Misleading information that is spread unintentionally.

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