Why is Daniel Dae Kim's statement about Asian American actors probably reliable?

He is an Asian American actor with many years of experience.

What is the main topic of the section, "Decision Makers"?

the small number of minority people in the media

The author of "A Long Way to Go" most likely gives the date of Halle Berry's Academy Award to

show that success for minority actresses is fairly recent.

Which statement gives a counterclaim to the idea that "photographs are just pretty pictures"?

Reza's photos move people to seek solutions to problems.

Why did Reza become a photojournalist?

He wanted to show the truth about the world.

Why do you think the United Nations officials are interested in Reza's photography?

His photos give a true picture about life in troubled places

Why is the photo of a sign from Saudi Arabia stating photography is prohibited included?

It shows that some governments feel threatened by photos.

What is one way Reza is a warrior?

His work threatens powerful governments.

What is the author's claim in this article?

Reza uses photography to give a voice to suffering people.

A minority groups means a group with...

fewer members than most groups have.

What is the author's claim of the article?

Minorities are trying to change the stereotypes in the media

A token person is someone who...

is supposed to represent a larger group.

Readers would be more likely to believe a claim by an author if he/she explains...

where he/she found the information/evidence used in the text

Who does the author think is responsible for the stereotype of Latino gangs?

the news and entertainment media

an idea people have about an entire group.

What evidence from the photo-essay, "Reza," shows the power of Reza's photography?

Reza was exiled from Iran because of his photos.

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1
Media means...
work people do to earn money.
things people are persuaded to buy.
ways that people communicate.
choices people make in their lives.
2
Why is Daniel Dae Kim's statement about Asian American actors probably reliable?
He has an important part on a popular show.
He agree with the author's beliefs.
He made this comment many years ago.
He is an Asian American actor with many years of experience.
3
What is the main topic of the section, "Decision Makers"?
the success of minority people in the entertainment media
the small number of minority people in the media
the image of minority people in the news media
the problems faced by minority journalists
4
The author of "A Long Way to Go" most likely gives the date of Halle Berry's Academy Award to
show that few minority actresses win awards.
show that success for minority actresses is fairly recent.
show that awards for acting are often given to women.
show that the image of women in the media is changing.
5
Racism is the belief that some races...
speak languages that many people understand.
are better than others.
should follow the customs of their ancestors.
have more people than others.
6
To influence people means to...
affect them.
oppose them.
introduce them.
please them.
7
Which statement gives a counterclaim to the idea that "photographs are just pretty pictures"?
Reza takes his camera around the world.
Reza's photos don't just focus on the latest news headlines.
Reza's organization helps women and children.
Reza's photos move people to seek solutions to problems.
8
Why did Reza become a photojournalist?
He wanted to show the truth about the world.
He wanted to travel around the world.
He wanted to take photos of places people have never visited
He liked taking photos of war and suffering.
9
Why do you think the United Nations officials are interested in Reza's photography?
They want to use his photos in their international work.
They need to know where wars are happening.
They want to know how he is able to travel to so many places
His photos give a true picture about life in troubled places
10
Why is the photo of a sign from Saudi Arabia stating photography is prohibited included?
It gives information for photographers.
It explains why Reza cannot enter that country.
It shows that cameras are not allowed.
It shows that some governments feel threatened by photos.
11
To expand means to...
get larger.
exit quickly.
explore carefully.
plan thoroughly.
12
What is one way Reza is a warrior?
He is a witness to war.
Governments send him into exile.
He travels around the world looking for subjects.
His work threatens powerful governments.
13
What is the author's claim in this article?
Reza uses photography to give a voice to suffering people.
Reza is not welcome in many countries because of his photos.
Reza is the most influential photojournalist.
14
A minority groups means a group with...
fewer members than most groups have.
quieter people than most groups have.
wiser people than most groups have.
more opportunities than most groups have.
15
What is the author's claim of the article?
Stereotypes exist for a reason.
The media is bad.
Minorities are trying to change the stereotypes in the media
Minorities have important roles in the media.
16
In order to persuade readers, data used as evidence should...
accurate.
original.
entertaining.
familiar.
17
Alternative means something that is...
in addition to the usual.
cheaper than the usual.
different from the usual.
better than the usual.
18
A token person is someone who...
belongs to more than one group.
trains other people in a group.
is the leader of a small group.
is supposed to represent a larger group.
19
Readers would be more likely to believe a claim by an author if he/she explains...
where he/she is from.
why his/her opinions are best.
what languages he/she speaks.
where he/she found the information/evidence used in the text
20
Who does the author think is responsible for the stereotype of Latino gangs?
game show contestants
ethnic filmmakers
the news and entertainment media
minority actors and entertainers
21
A stereotype is...
an idea people have about an entire group.
a fact that is true about an entire group of people.
a small group that is not like most groups.
a type of person who does not fit in a group.
22
What evidence from the photo-essay, "Reza," shows the power of Reza's photography?
Reza started an organization to help women and children.
Reza has taken photographs for 40 years.
Reza's images portray the whole story of events.
Reza was exiled from Iran because of his photos.

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Edge B Unit 6 Cluster 2 Review

22 termsStudBud Administration4 plays

ESL

Flashcards22 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 22

Answers

1
Media means...
work people do to earn money.
things people are persuaded to buy.
ways that people communicate.
choices people make in their lives.
2
Why is Daniel Dae Kim's statement about Asian American actors probably reliable?
He has an important part on a popular show.
He agree with the author's beliefs.
He made this comment many years ago.
He is an Asian American actor with many years of experience.
3
What is the main topic of the section, "Decision Makers"?
the success of minority people in the entertainment media
the small number of minority people in the media
the image of minority people in the news media
the problems faced by minority journalists
4
The author of "A Long Way to Go" most likely gives the date of Halle Berry's Academy Award to
show that few minority actresses win awards.
show that success for minority actresses is fairly recent.
show that awards for acting are often given to women.
show that the image of women in the media is changing.
5
Racism is the belief that some races...
speak languages that many people understand.
are better than others.
should follow the customs of their ancestors.
have more people than others.
6
To influence people means to...
affect them.
oppose them.
introduce them.
please them.
7
Which statement gives a counterclaim to the idea that "photographs are just pretty pictures"?
Reza takes his camera around the world.
Reza's photos don't just focus on the latest news headlines.
Reza's organization helps women and children.
Reza's photos move people to seek solutions to problems.
8
Why did Reza become a photojournalist?
He wanted to show the truth about the world.
He wanted to travel around the world.
He wanted to take photos of places people have never visited
He liked taking photos of war and suffering.
9
Why do you think the United Nations officials are interested in Reza's photography?
They want to use his photos in their international work.
They need to know where wars are happening.
They want to know how he is able to travel to so many places
His photos give a true picture about life in troubled places
10
Why is the photo of a sign from Saudi Arabia stating photography is prohibited included?
It gives information for photographers.
It explains why Reza cannot enter that country.
It shows that cameras are not allowed.
It shows that some governments feel threatened by photos.
11
To expand means to...
get larger.
exit quickly.
explore carefully.
plan thoroughly.
12
What is one way Reza is a warrior?
He is a witness to war.
Governments send him into exile.
He travels around the world looking for subjects.
His work threatens powerful governments.
13
What is the author's claim in this article?
Reza uses photography to give a voice to suffering people.
Reza is not welcome in many countries because of his photos.
Reza is the most influential photojournalist.
14
A minority groups means a group with...
fewer members than most groups have.
quieter people than most groups have.
wiser people than most groups have.
more opportunities than most groups have.
15
What is the author's claim of the article?
Stereotypes exist for a reason.
The media is bad.
Minorities are trying to change the stereotypes in the media
Minorities have important roles in the media.
16
In order to persuade readers, data used as evidence should...
accurate.
original.
entertaining.
familiar.
17
Alternative means something that is...
in addition to the usual.
cheaper than the usual.
different from the usual.
better than the usual.
18
A token person is someone who...
belongs to more than one group.
trains other people in a group.
is the leader of a small group.
is supposed to represent a larger group.
19
Readers would be more likely to believe a claim by an author if he/she explains...
where he/she is from.
why his/her opinions are best.
what languages he/she speaks.
where he/she found the information/evidence used in the text
20
Who does the author think is responsible for the stereotype of Latino gangs?
game show contestants
ethnic filmmakers
the news and entertainment media
minority actors and entertainers
21
A stereotype is...
an idea people have about an entire group.
a fact that is true about an entire group of people.
a small group that is not like most groups.
a type of person who does not fit in a group.
22
What evidence from the photo-essay, "Reza," shows the power of Reza's photography?
Reza started an organization to help women and children.
Reza has taken photographs for 40 years.
Reza's images portray the whole story of events.
Reza was exiled from Iran because of his photos.