Media Studies Key Terminology

Question 1

The portrayal of someone/something in a particular way

Accepted Answer

representation

Question 2

Which of these is NOT an aspect of mise en scène?

Accepted Answer

Music

Question 3

What is a convention in media studies?

Accepted Answer

Something that is usually included or expected.

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a type of audience reception?

Accepted Answer

Allied reading

Question 5

Feminism is...?

Accepted Answer

the belief that women should be allowed the same opportunities., the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes.

Question 6

Who makes a media text?

Accepted Answer

Institution

Question 7

What is a convention?

Accepted Answer

The way something is normally done

Question 8

What kind of audience engages with a media text?

Accepted Answer

Active

Question 9

Uses and ... theory?

Accepted Answer

Gratifications

Question 10

Which of these do we NOT study on our GCSE course?

Accepted Answer

Vlogs

Question 11

Products within the same genre offer the principle of repetition and...?

Accepted Answer

variation

Question 12

A style or category of art, media, music or literature?

Accepted Answer

Genre

Question 13

Which category of Uses and Gratifications Theory does ‘gaining insight into circumstances of others' fit?

Accepted Answer

Integration and social interaction

Question 14

A small and focused audience is called a..?

Accepted Answer

Niche audience

Question 15

Juxtaposition is...?

Accepted Answer

Placing two people/things side-by-side to highlight their differences

Question 16

What is the name of the institution that produces Fortnite?

Accepted Answer

Epic

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