21st century Communication (2nd edition) Unit One Part 1

Question 1

short personal story

Accepted Answer

anecdote

Question 2

With so much news out there, it's important we start teaching media ___________ in school.

Accepted Answer

literacy

Question 3

She was _______ when she failed to take proper care of her dog.

Accepted Answer

negligent

Question 4

Some feel that it is irresponsible to put __________ emphasis on bad news

Accepted Answer

disproportionate

Question 5

It ______ the truth and distracts us from what's important.

Accepted Answer

distorts

Question 6

There was a media _______ when the singer announced her surprise concert.

Accepted Answer

frenzy

Question 7

Sports _________ is more than just entertainment for people.

Accepted Answer

coverage

Question 8

__________ show that many news agencies fail every year.

Accepted Answer

statistics

Question 9

the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.

Accepted Answer

journalism

Question 10

They ignore facts and report gossip to increase __________. They want more followers.

Accepted Answer

Subscriptions

Question 11

The communication outlets or tools used to store and deliver information or data.

Accepted Answer

media

Question 12

The media _________ is made up of many kinds of companies.

Accepted Answer

industry

Question 13

The media turned the crime into a ________ story, which it did not deserve.

Accepted Answer

sensational

Questions 13