Media Literacy Vocab

During a class discussion, Elliott asked, "What is the definition of 'Mainstream Media'?"

• Media that is only available online

• Media that is widely accessible and reaches a large audience

• Media that is only focused on local news

• Media that is exclusively for entertainment purposes

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Michael and Sam are discussing online news. Which term describes the intentional spread of false information to deceive people?

• Misinformation

• Disinformation

• Propaganda

• Echo Chamber

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Rico and Aidan are discussing different news websites. What does "Credibility" refer to in the context of media sources?

• The entertainment value of the content

• The trustworthiness and reliability of the information

• The speed at which information is delivered

• The number of advertisements on a media platform

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Vernon and Elliott are discussing the role of media in shaping public opinion. Define "Propaganda" in media terms.

• Information that is neutral and unbiased

• Information used to promote a particular political cause or point of view

• Information that is purely fictional

• Information that is outdated

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Michael and Vernon are discussing news articles. What is an "Echo Chamber" in the context of media?

• A place where only one type of sound is heard

• An environment where a person only encounters information or opinions that reflect and reinforce their own

• A room designed for recording music

• A platform for open and diverse discussions

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Michael and Evelin are discussing journalism. What does "Objectivity" mean in journalism?

• Reporting that is biased and opinionated

• Reporting that is based on personal feelings

• Reporting that is fair, balanced, and impartial

• Reporting that is focused on entertainment

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During a class discussion, Evelin mentioned a news article she read online that turned out to be false. Which term refers to the unintentional spread of such false information?

• Disinformation

• Propaganda

• Misinformation

• Echo Chamber

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Jase and Wallace are working on a school project about media. What is the role of a "Source" in media?

• To provide entertainment

• To supply information or evidence

• To create advertisements

• To generate revenue

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Jase and Evelin are discussing a news article they read online. What is "Critical Thinking" in the context of their media consumption?

• Accepting all information as true

• Analyzing and evaluating information to form a judgment

• Ignoring information that contradicts personal beliefs

• Memorizing all media content

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During a class discussion, Jase asked, "Which of the following best describes 'Media'?"

• A form of entertainment only

• Channels of communication that deliver news, information, and entertainment

• A type of social gathering

• A method of cooking

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