Media Matters

Name one advantage of e-books over traditional printed books.

• E-books cannot be shared with others

• One advantage of e-books over traditional printed books is the ability to carry multiple books in one device.

• E-books are heavier than printed books

• E-books require internet connection to access

Who is credited with inventing the printing press technology?

• Isaac Newton

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Albert Einstein

What are some common social media apps?

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What is the purpose of a headline in a newspaper article?

• To make the article longer

• To confuse the reader

• To provide detailed information about the article

• To grab the reader's attention and provide a brief summary of the article's content.

How does the distribution of online articles differ from traditional print articles?

• Online articles are distributed through digital platforms such as websites and social media, while traditional print articles are distributed through physical newspapers, magazines, and journals.

• Online articles are distributed through smoke signals, while traditional print articles are distributed through Morse code

• Online articles are distributed through telegrams, while traditional print articles are distributed through fax machines

• Online articles are distributed through carrier pigeons, while traditional print articles are distributed through email

What are some key components of a printing press?

• Some key components of a printing press include the plate, ink, paper, and the press itself.

• Water, flour, yeast, and salt

• Screwdriver, wrench, hammer, and pliers

• Keyboard, mouse, monitor, and CPU

Name one potential drawback of relying solely on digital media for news and information.

• Decreased critical thinking skills

• Limited access for people without internet

• One potential drawback is the spread of misinformation and fake news.

• Increased cost of accessing information

Why is it important to critically evaluate the credibility of sources when consuming media?

• To support fake news

• To ensure that the information is accurate and reliable.

• To make the media more interesting

• To waste time

Choose all the correct examples of digital media.

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