Analyzing Media Quiz

Which news determinant covers events that have very recently occurred? 

• Timely

• Proximity

• Conflict

• Prominence

Arthur is brainstorming what he should write an article on for his journalism class. Which of the following might Arthur AVOID when thinking about what makes a newsworthy story?

• timing

• proximity

• fun factor

• hypocrisy

Which headline is MOST likely to appear in a magazine geared toward teens?

• “Global warming affects millions of people”

• “Best seller turned movie star to teen heartthrob”

• “War breaks out in the Middle East”

• “Two airlines merge to form super airline”

While watching the nightly news, you overhear a political figure being called a “hypocrite” by a news anchor. What did the news anchor MOST likely mean by this?

• The politician does what they say they will do.

• The politician sticks to their word on all issues.

• The politician says one thing but does another.

• The politician made a small but forgivable mistake.

What gets a story into the news is considered?

• Tabloids

• Newsworthy

• Multimedia

• Nonfiction

Which images could represent the headline "Summer In Texas"? Select all that apply

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When reporters or stories try to get you to think one way about a topic/headline but it can represent something else is known as?

• Forming opinions

• Spinning the story

• Editorials

• Opening segments

"Russia continues to rage it's war on Ukraine." This is an example of...

• Proximity

• Conflict

• Prominence

• Novelty

True or False: News that occurred five years ago is considered timely

• True

• False

You live in New York City and turn on the TV to hear the weather report. You hear about NYC’s weather. This is an example of what news?

• Broadcast Journalism

• Novelty

• Prominence

• Proximity