Media Quiz Review

What is Mass Media?

• A lot of media

• Filming the priest during the homily

• Reading the hymnal during church

• Media that reaches the public (the public is often referred to as "the masses"

What is the difference between old Media and New Media?

• Old Media focuses on the Constitution, but New Media focuses on the Amendments

• Old Media is ineffective and basic, but New Media is bussin'

• Old Media is one-directional, but new-media allows the audience to participate and respond to use. New Media is usually digital while Old Media is often in print.

• Old Media is reliable and focuses on facts, but new Media focuses on gaining as many followers and likes as it can.

What are some early forms of media?

• books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines

• pagers, flip phones, dial up internet, wireless phones

• Nokias, Motorolas, IBMs

• fax machines, analog clocks, letters

Newspaper columns, editorials, op-eds, editorial cartoons and other biased publications are examples of what kind of media?

• News Media

• Opinion Media

How did the Watergate Scandal change media?

• Media reviewed the U.S. Constitution and was sure to review the Amendments

• Media wanted to uphold democracy but also be sensitive to all political and religious beliefs and ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging

• Media realized they could not longer wiretap government officials

• Media wanted to uncover truth

What do institutions such as elections, political parties, interest groups, and the media do?

• Link people to people with similar interests

• Link people to the government

• Link people to media

• Allow people to upload resumes and apply for jobs

Who would you have voted for just by the sound of his voice?

• Nixon

• Kennedy

Who sounds more intelligent when he speaks?

• Nixon

• Kennedy

Who looks the most confident?

• Nixon

• Kennedy

What is the most basic role of the media?

• Gatekeeper

• Watchdog

• Inform the Public

• Bias