Media Literacy Terms

What is the definition of "Media Literacy"?

• The ability to identify different types of media and understand the messages they're sending

• A description of a situation where ideas are amplified within a system

• Algorithms that give you content based on what they think you like

• Content that is biased or misleading in nature

Answer explanation

Media Literacy is defined as the ability to identify different types of media and understand the messages they're sending.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is "Reliability" in the context of evaluating information?

• The publication has a history of presenting trustworthy information

• The information appears in other places from credible authors

• False information or propaganda published under the guise of being authentic news

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

Answer explanation

Reliability in evaluating information refers to the publication having a history of presenting trustworthy information, making it a credible source.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does "Verifiability" mean when assessing information?

• The information is extremely biased in favor of a political party

• The information appears in other places, from other credible authors

• The content is designed to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link

• The process of selecting content for presentation on social media or websites

Answer explanation

Verifiability means that the information can be found in other places, from other credible authors, ensuring its accuracy and reliability.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is "Fake News"?

• A description of a situation in which information is reinforced within a system

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem by a computer

• False information or propaganda published under the guise of being authentic news

• Content curated for presentation on social media or websites

Answer explanation

Fake News refers to false information or propaganda published under the guise of being authentic news.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

communication through tv, radio, newspapers, or internet

• caption

• interpret

• media

• passage

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

What is an "Echo Chamber"?

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem by a computer

• A metaphorical description of a situation in which information, ideas, or beliefs are amplified or reinforced by communication and repetition inside a defined system

• False information or propaganda published under the guise of being authentic news

• Algorithms that give you content based on what they think you like

Answer explanation

An 'Echo Chamber' is a metaphorical description of a situation in which information, ideas, or beliefs are amplified or reinforced by communication and repetition inside a defined system.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does "Click-bait" refer to?

• The author has authority in the discussion

• Internet content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page

• The publication has a history of presenting trustworthy information

• The information appears in other places, from other credible authors

Answer explanation

Click-bait refers to internet content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does it mean to "Curate" content?

• To pull together, sift through, and select for presentation, as music, social media, or website content

• To create false information or propaganda under the guise of being authentic news

• To be extremely biased in favor of a political party

• To describe a situation where information is reinforced within a system

Answer explanation

Curating content means to pull together, sift through, and select for presentation, as music, social media, or website content.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What does the term "Credibility" refer to in the context of nonfiction critical skills?

• The ability to identify different types of media

• The author has authority in the discussion

• A metaphorical description of a situation

• Internet content whose main purpose is to attract attention

Answer explanation

The term 'Credibility' in nonfiction critical skills refers to the author having authority in the discussion.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is "Propaganda"?

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem by a computer

• Internet content designed to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link

• Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view

• The process of putting together content for presentation on social media or websites

Answer explanation

Propaganda is defined as information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. This choice accurately describes the term.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10