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Media (Literacy, The News, Bias)
Media (Literacy, The News, Bias)
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What is the
primary purpose
of a headline?
To summarize the entire article
To grab attention and give a brief preview of the story
To make the article longer
To provide all the details of the story
2
What
is
news?
Info about current events, developments, or issues that are important
A type of advertisement
Info about entertainment and celebrity gossip
Only information related to politics
3
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the 5 major pillars of media?
Audience
Source
Technology
Content
4
What role does news play in
holding power accountable
?
Uncovers corruption, unethical behavior, or abuses of power
It focuses only on positive events
It avoids covering negative stories
It praises governments and corporations
5
Why is it important to
recognize bias
in media?
To only trust media outlets that match our opinions.
To make news more entertaining and less factual.
To ignore news stories that don't fit our beliefs or values
To think critically about the information we receive
6
What is the
"source"
pillar in media?
Where the information is coming from (who or what created it)
The message being communicated
The platform or medium the message is delivered on
The goal of the message
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Why do reporters
attend events
like press conferences or rallies?
To get firsthand observations and gather information for their stories
To understand and report on social trends or influences
To participate in society
To take photographs for their article
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What is the
first step
in the news production process?
Writing the article
Publicizing and distributing the article
Interviewing sources and fact-checking
Editing the article
9
What is
media bias
?
When media outlets focus on entertainment rather than news
When media outlets avoid covering controversial topics
When media outlets favor one side over another
When media outlets provide a balanced view of all perspectives
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What is the
primary purpose
of media?
To report factual information
To tell people how to live their lives
To entertain, inform, educate, and persuade
To persuade people to buy things
11
What is the
"Inverted Pyramid"
in news production?
A method for writing jokes in news stories
A way to hide important facts at the end of an article
A structure where the most important information comes first
A technique for writing on true crime stories
12
What is
media literacy
?
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms
The ability to create advertisements
The ability to read and write news articles
The ability to watch TV without distractions
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What is an example of
omission bias
?
Selecting one story over another
Reporting on a protest without mentioning the cause or reasons behind it
Describing a protest as "chaotic" to suggest violence
Using strong verbs to make a news story more impactful
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How does understanding the
"audience"
pillar of media help in
analyzing a message
?
It tells you what the message is about
It shows you how to create media content
It tells you where the information comes from
It helps you understand who the message is intended for and why
15
Which of the following is
NOT
one of the key types of media?
Broadcast
Print
Creative Writing
Digital
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How does news
help
people?
It tells them what to think about certain topics
It doesn't help people
It entertains and distracts people
It informs and educates the public, helping them make informed decisions
17
What is
framing bias
in media?
Leaving out important information in a story
Telling a story in a way that makes people see it in a certain light
Only reporting negative stories
Using certain words to make an event seem a certain way
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What does
"media as a pervasive entity"
mean?
Media shapes our daily lives, and reaches us through various platforms
Media has little effect on our views or actions
Media only influences a small groups of people
Media entertains us all of the time
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What is a
headline
?
The name of the reporter/ journalist
The eye-catching title of the article
The main body of the article
The news company reporting the article
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What is the goal of
evaluating
media?
To engage in critical thinking and make thoughtful choices about media
To accept the media message without question
To only consume media that supports your views
To ignore underlying messages in media
21
How does news
encourage public dialogue
?
By focusing only on entertainment news and celebrity gossip
Provides a platform for citizens to express their views and challenge ideas
Through covering controversial topics
By reporting on the opinions of experts
22
In the example
“Study Shows Diet Soda Linked to Weight Loss,”
what type of bias is being demonstrated?
Visual bias
Framing bias
Selection bias
Omission bias
23
What does
"media"
refer to?
The entertainment industry
The process of creating news stories
The method of how something is communicated through various forms
Only digital platforms for sharing information
24
Why is
fact-checking
important in news production?
To make the story longer
To make the article sound more interesting
To verify information from multiple reliable sources and ensure accuracy
To create sensational stories
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What is an example of a
medium
in media?
The content of the message
The source of the information
The platform or form the message takes, like print, broadcast, or digital
The goal of the message
