Media Literacy - BP

What are three examples of media?

• Newspapers, journal entries, social media

• Magazines, websites, phone calls

• Books, video games, TV shows

• Billboards, personal texts, spam emails

Bias in media is

• Rare

• Impossible to spot

• Beneficial to everyone

• Unavoidable

You should be skeptical of media because

• It doesn't make sense

• It can have hidden agendas

• It doesn't reach many people

• It is full of lies

Decoding media is most similar to:

• Writing a book

• Performing an experiment

• Solving a mystery

• Cooking a meal

Which of the following is an example of product placement?

• A TV character using a popular cell phone brand.

• The President giving a speech on the economy.

• Eating a specific brand of popcorn at the movies.

• Watching a movie on the latest tablet.

Most media images are:

• Boring

• Shocking

• HIdden

• Edited

What message does an advertiser send by including a famous singer in an ad?

• Music makes everything better.

• Hard work is more important than fame.

• This product will make you rich and famous.

• Famous singers don't use this product.

Which article headline is most sensational?

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Which is an example of data tracking?

• Publishers create digital versions of magazines

• Online stores email receipts for purchases

• Ads for products appear based on search engine results

• Digital photos are stored in the cloud

The word "literacy" in Media Literacy refers to:

• Improving my vocabulary

• Figuring out meaning and messages

• Reading about technology

• Learning how to read more quickly