MC-Chapter 4 & 11

Neutral language allows readers to form an opinion based on facts.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Neutral language presents information without bias, letting readers evaluate the facts themselves.

Social media has always a positive impact on mental health.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on mental health, depending on its use and context.

With the rise of social media the traditional model of newspaper hasn’t declined.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The rise of social media has led to a decline in traditional newspaper readership as digital platforms become primary news sources.

People use social media to fulfill one need: the need for self-presentation.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Social media fulfills various needs, including social connection, entertainment, and information sharing, not just self-presentation.

A subjective article is the one that avoids emotional appeals or exaggerated claims and sticks to reporting facts and evidence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A subjective article typically includes personal opinions, emotional appeals, or biases, while an objective article sticks to facts and evidence.

The pressure to present an idealized version of oneself on platforms like Instagram or Facebook contribute to issues like anxiety, and body image concerns.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is supported by research showing links between idealized self-presentation on social media and mental health issues like anxiety and body image concerns.

The audience are no longer passive, they have control over the content they engage with.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

With the advent of social media, audiences actively choose, create, and share content, making them more engaged and participatory.