EB Media Decoding

What is media bias?

• Manipulation of facts in news reporting.

• Equal representation of all perspectives in news reporting.

• Objective and unbiased reporting.

• Prejudice or favoritism in news reporting

Which of the following is NOT a propaganda technique?

• Testimonial

• Logical reasoning

• Bandwagon effect

• Emotional appeal

What are stereotypes in media?

• Detailed and nuanced representations of certain groups of people or cultures.

• Accurate and unbiased portrayals of different groups of people or cultures.

• Oversimplified and generalized representations of certain groups of people or cultures based on prejudices and assumptions.

• Factual and objective depictions of different groups of people or cultures.

What is media literacy?

• The ability to edit and produce videos for social media.

• The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.

• The ability to communicate effectively through social media platforms.

• The ability to write and publish articles in print media.

Which of the following is an example of media bias?

• Consistently favoring one political party over another in reporting

• Reporting news without any political bias.

• Providing equal coverage to all political parties.

• Presenting both sides of an argument in a balanced manner.

What is a common propaganda technique?

• Plain folks appeal

• Name calling

• Emotional appeals

• Bandwagon effect

Why is it important to be media literate?

• To blindly accept and trust all media messages without question.

• To ignore bias and misinformation in media messages.

• To critically analyze and evaluate media messages, identify bias and misinformation, and make informed decisions about the information they consume.

• To make uninformed decisions about the information they consume.

What is the purpose of propaganda techniques?

• To promote unbiased and objective information.

• To encourage critical thinking and independent thought.

• To educate and inform the public about important issues.

• To manipulate and influence people's opinions, beliefs, and behaviors.

What can help in decoding media messages?

• Visual impairment

• Mathematical skills

• Physical fitness

• Media literacy skills

Which of the following is an example of a stereotype in media?

• Portrayal of men as strong and emotionless.

• Portrayal of people of color as criminals.

• Portrayal of older adults as technologically inept.

• Portrayal of women as overly emotional and irrational