Media Bias and Language Features Quiz

Which of these is an example of how bias might appear in media about public services?

• Including only negative statistics about police performance

• Using quotations from both supporters and critics of the police

• Reporting incidents without any opinionated language

• Presenting only verified facts

How does emotive imagery typically affect the audience?

• It makes the story more factual and reliable

• It helps the reader to understand technical terms

• It appeals to the reader's emotions, creating sympathy or anger

• It encourages the reader to critique the article

What is the main effect of using hyperbole in a news headline?

• It makes the story appear more urgent or dramatic

• It ensures the information is presented accurately

• It adds technical language to the article

• It clarifies the meaning of the story

Which media feature is most likely to include technical terms related to public services?

• Anecdotes

• Jargon

• Puns

• Bias

A newspaper uses the phrase "heroic firefighter" repeatedly in an article. What language feature is this an example of?

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Statistical evidence

• Imagery

Why might a journalist use a rhetorical question in an article about public services?

• To give the reader clear instructions

• To invite the reader to consider their own opinions

• To provide evidence for a specific claim

• To summarize key points in the article

What is a likely impact of biased language in media?

• It ensures accuracy in reporting

• It influences readers to adopt a specific viewpoint

• It clarifies complex information

• It avoids emotional responses from readers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a media feature?

• Statistics

• Captions

• Grammar rules

• Imagery