Unit 3 Digital Literacy Assessment

What is the plural of the word "medium"?

• Medias

• Mediums

• Media

• Medium

What does it mean to be biased?

• Being neutral

• Favoring one view over another

• Ignoring all views

• Supporting all views equally

What does it mean to be unbiased?

• Favoring one view over another

• Not favoring any view

• Ignoring all views

• Supporting all views equally

What is sensationalism?

• Reporting facts

• Warping reality to provoke strong reactions

• Ignoring important news

• Reporting objectively

What does "slant" mean in journalism?

• Reporting all sides of a story

• Journalists tell only one part of a story or emphasize one angle

• Ignoring the truth

• Reporting objectively

What is misinformation?

• Correct information

• Incorrect or misleading information without intent to deceive or cause harm

• Honest reporting

• Objective news

Which term describes presenting dramatic or vague language in reporting?

• Slant

• Spin

• Sensationalism

• Misinformation

Which term refers to incorrect or misleading information without intent to deceive?

• Propaganda

• Misinformation

• Sensationalism

• Spin

What does lateral reading involve?

• Reading a book from start to finish

• Evaluating the credibility of a source by comparing it with other sources

• Reading only the headlines of articles

• Skimming through a document quickly

What is testimonial propaganda?

• Using statistics to prove a point

• Using celebrities or respected individuals to promote an idea or product

• Using complex language to confuse people

• Using historical events to support a claim