8SS Unit 1 Media Literacy Quiz

How would you define "media"? (Level 1)

• A type of news

• Various channels of communication for sharing information

• Only digital platforms

• A form of entertainment

What characterizes a primary source? (Level 1)

• A source that interprets historical events

• A firsthand account from the time in question

• A secondary analysis of events

• A modern representation of history

Which of the following is a primary source example? (Level 1)

• An interpretive essay on a historical event

• A video recording of a speech from the time

• A textbook chapter

• A blog post about a historical event

What does it mean to cite a source? (Level 1)

• To paraphrase information

• To acknowledge the origin of the information used

• To summarize the content

• To present a personal viewpoint

Why is source citation crucial in research? (Level 1)

• •  To lengthen the document

• • To give credit and avoid plagiarism

• • To impress the reader

• • To create a bibliography

What function does the media serve as a gatekeeper for society regarding information dissemination? (Level 2)

• It serves as a source of entertainment

• It filters and selects which stories are told

• It solely focuses on advertisements

• It creates events for coverage

What does media bias indicate? (Level 2)

• Treating all viewpoints equally

• A tendency to favor one perspective over another

• A complete lack of opinion

• Focusing only on facts

What is a potential benefit of social media? (Level 2)

• It can spread false information

• It fosters connections among individuals

• It diminishes face-to-face interaction

• It only serves commercial interests

What is a downside of social media usage? (Level 2)

• It brings people together

• It can lead to privacy issues

• It facilitates global communication

• It provides educational content

Which of the following should you consider when evaluating a source's credibility? (Level 2)

• The length of the article

• The author's expertise and qualifications

• The publication's popularity

• The color scheme of the website