Bias, symbolism, and propaganda

What does bias mean?

• A type of art

• Favoring one side or point of view

• A scientific theory

• A kind of music

What is symbolism?

• The use of numbers in math

• The use of symbols or images to represent a thing or an idea

• A type of dance

• The study of languages

What is propaganda?

• A form of entertainment

• Appeal to fears and emotions to persuade public opinion

• A type of clothing

• A scientific experiment

Which of the following is an example of media?

• A computer game

• A book

• Television, newspapers, and social media

• A painting

What does impact mean?

• A small effect

• An effect; having a strong effect on someone or something

• A type of sport

• A kind of food

What does public opinion refer to?

• The opinions of a single person

• The views of the general public

• The thoughts of politicians

• A type of law

What is political communication?

• Messages from political parties and interest groups designed to persuade

• Chatting with friends about politics

• Writing stories about politicians

• Discussing hobbies

Which sentence shows the author’s bias?

• Video games can be played alone or with friends.

• Video game makers spend a large amount of time creating the games we play.

• Video game makers are very lazy and should get a real job.

• Video game systems are common in the American household.

Sometimes the media reports on candidates in a way that favors one candidate over another. This is called:

• registration

• bias

• campaign

• propaganda

What does bias in media communication mean?

• Presenting facts from both sides equally

• Favoring neither side of an argument

• Clearly favoring one side over the other

• Using symbols to encourage a particular way of thinking