Role of Media

Media is plural. What is the singular?

• medias

• medium

• median

• there is not one

What does media help us do?

• communicate

• stay connected

• be entertained, informed, and persuaded

• all of the above

Video games, movies, music, newspapers, books, and advertising are examples of _____________.

Every human being has preferences, or biases.

• true

• false

The media has many roles, including gatekeeper, agenda-setter, and watchdog. Explain one of these roles.