A sense of place in neighbourhoods [Part 2]

Which of the following is a type of media?

• Social media

• Television

• Newspaper

• Word of mouth

Individuals and organisations can represent their sense of place through media by reflecting their ideas, __________, and significance of a location.

• memories

• description

• direction

• materials

Individuals can express their personal sense of place through texts and videos, which can also be ________ with others through print media, broadcast media and internet-based media.

• saved

• shared

• exchanged

• greeted

Newspaper is a type of ______ media.

Different emotions expressed in the media might _________ or contradict our sense of place.

• entertain

• encourage

• end

• enhance

Representations of sense of place can enhance our sense of place when...

• they are popular

• they agree with how we already feel about the place

• they give interesting information about the place

• they are from a source of authority

Websites which feature the interesting history of the Beaulieu House in Sembawang may help people develop a greater __________ for the place, which enhances their attachment to it.

• memory

• appreciation

• understanding

• dislike

When media challenges our sense of place, we may _______________.
(more than 1 correct answer)

• treat them as untruths

• respond defensively

• dismiss/ignore them

• change our sense of place

When there was _________ media portrayal of Yishun after the occurrence of rat problems and other crimes, the Nee Soon Town Council and residents shared official statistics to show that Yishun is just like any other town in Singapore.

• little

• viral

• positive

• negative