Functions of Communication and Media

What function of media is being used when a news program reports on a natural disaster?

• Provide a platform for public discourse

• Educate the audience

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Channel for advocacy for political viewpoints

During an election, a television debate allows candidates to present their views and answer questions from the audience. This is an example of which function?

• Channel for advocacy for political viewpoints

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Provide a platform for public discourse

• Educate the audience

When journalists investigate and expose corruption within a government, which media function are they performing?

• Watchdog role of journalism

• Educate the audience

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Channel for advocacy for political viewpoints

A social media campaign encouraging people to vote in an upcoming election is an example of what function?

• Provide a platform for public discourse

• Watchdog role of journalism

• Channel for advocacy for political viewpoints

• Educate the audience

When a documentary explains the causes and effects of climate change, what function is it fulfilling?

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Educate the audience

• Provide a platform for public discourse

• Watchdog role of journalism

A radio talk show that allows listeners to call in and share their opinions on current events is fulfilling which function?

• Educate the audience

• Provide a platform for public discourse

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Watchdog role of journalism

Which function is being served when a news outlet covers the opening of a new community center?

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Educate the audience

• Watchdog role of journalism

• Channel for advocacy for political viewpoints

When a journalist writes a piece questioning the ethics of a politician's actions, what role are they taking on?

• Channel for advocacy for political viewpoints

• Watchdog role of journalism

• Educate the audience

• Provide a platform for public discourse

A blog post urging readers to support a specific policy change exemplifies which function?

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Provide a platform for public discourse

• Channel for advocacy for political viewpoints

• Watchdog role of journalism

When a news website updates readers on the progress of a major court case, it is performing which function?

• Inform citizens of what is happening

• Provide a platform for public discourse

• Watchdog role of journalism

• Educate the audience