Understanding News Values Quiz

What is the main topic of the video?

• The history of journalism

• The role of advertising in news

• How news stories are selected

• The impact of social media on news

What are 'news values'?

• Criteria that determine a story's newsworthiness

• The financial aspects of news reporting

• The ethical guidelines for journalists

• The historical significance of news events

How does timeliness affect news coverage?

• Only local events are covered

• All events are treated equally

• Older stories are prioritized

• Recent events are prioritized

What does oddity refer to in news stories?

• Stories that are easy to understand

• Events that are widely reported

• Unusual or unexpected events

• Common occurrences

Why does proximity influence interest in news?

• All news is equally interesting

• Local events resonate more with people

• Proximity has no effect on interest

• People prefer international news

What role does impact play in determining newsworthiness?

• It indicates how recent a story is

• It measures the number of people affected by an event

• It refers to the financial cost of reporting

• It assesses the popularity of the news outlet

How does cultural similarity affect news coverage?

• All cultures receive equal coverage

• Cultural similarity decreases news interest

• People are more interested in culturally similar news

• It has no effect on news coverage

Why do conflict and fame make stories more interesting?

• They are often ignored by the media

• They are less relatable

• They are always negative

• They engage audiences and draw attention

How does negativity influence attention to news stories?

• Positive stories attract more attention

• Negativity tends to capture more focus

• Negativity has no impact on attention

• All news is perceived equally

Does the video suggest that news values are beneficial or harmful?

• They are harmful in all cases

• They have no impact on perceptions

• They can skew perceptions

• They are always beneficial