Understanding Media: Its Purposes and Perspectives (Review)

What is one of the primary purposes of media?

• To confuse people

• To inform people

• To make people sleep

• To hide information from people

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of media?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To make people forget

What does it mean when media is described as being "objective"?

• It is based on personal feelings

• It is unbiased and presents facts

• It only tells stories

• It is always about science

When media is "subjective," what does this mean?

• It is based on facts only

• It is influenced by personal feelings or opinions

• It is boring

• It is always true

Why is it important for media to inform the public?

• To make people famous

• To help people make informed decisions

• To sell more newspapers

• To make school harder

What does it mean to persuade in the context of media?

• To force someone to do something

• To provide entertainment

• To convince someone to adopt a certain viewpoint

• To inform someone about the weather

Which of the following is a way media can entertain?

• By reporting news

• By showing cartoons

• By persuading people

• By being objective

What is the role of objectivity in the media?

• To make stories more interesting

• To ensure information is presented without bias

• To persuade the audience

• To entertain the audience

How can subjectivity in the media be identified?

• Through the presentation of facts only

• Through the use of personal opinions and feelings

• Through objective reporting

• Through the use of mathematics

Why might media choose to persuade its audience?

• To make them unhappy

• To change or influence public opinion

• To report the news accurately

• To provide entertainment only