Media Myths and Archetypes in Political News Coverage

Multiple Choice

What role does media bias play in shaping public opinion during presidential elections?

• It has no effect on presidential elections

• It can significantly influence public opinion and voting behavior

• It is illegal and therefore does not exist in presidential elections

• It only affects local elections, not presidential ones

Multiple Choice

What is one way that media can display bias?

• By providing factual information

• By choosing which stories to report

• By allowing equal time for all viewpoints

• By reporting without commentary

Multiple Choice

What is a myth?

• A sacred societal story

• A historical fact

• A fictional tale

• A scientific theory

Multiple Select

What are the functions of myths in media?

• Acts as a perceptual system or lens

• Provides exemplary models for behavior

• Helps resolve conflicts

• Reinforces cultural values

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Draw or name a victim archetype from your favorite media.

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Draw or name a scapegoat archetype from your favorite media.

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Draw or name a hero archetype from your favorite media.

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Draw or name a good mother archetype from your favorite media.

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Draw or name a trickster archetype from your favorite media.

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Draw or name an other-world archetype from your favorite media.

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Draw or name a flood archetype from your favorite media.

Multiple Choice

Evaluate how social media platforms can both positively and negatively influence political campaigns. Consider specific examples of strategies that have been used in recent elections.

• Social media platforms have no significant impact on political campaigns.

• Social media platforms can spread misinformation but also engage more young voters.

• Social media is only used for advertising by political campaigns.

• Social media platforms are used exclusively to manipulate public opinion.

Multiple Choice

How does the media influence elections?

• By voting in elections

• By donating money to candidates

• By shaping public opinion and coverage of candidates

• By counting the votes

​What about mythical archetypes in film? Try to identify possible myths from the following video...

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What mythical archetype/s could you spot in the film you just watched?