Mass Media

Multiple Choice

What is mass media?

• Mass media is a means of communication that reaches and influences large audiences.
• Mass media refers only to print newspapers and magazines.
• Mass media is a type of physical substance.
• Mass media is a form of personal communication between friends.

Open Ended

What does it mean that Media is a "Gatekeeper"

Multiple Choice

What does "biased" mean?

• Making decisions based solely on facts without any influence.
• Having a preference or inclination that affects impartiality.
• Having a strong dislike for something.
• Being completely neutral and objective.

Open Ended

Has there been a time you have seen bias in media? Give one example of your experiences.

Open Ended

Do you think the media's role of watchdog is important? Why, or why not?