Media Codes Vocabulary

Media codes in the context of media products are:

• symbols and systems used to convey meaning

• laws governing media content

• advertising strategies

• digital encryption methods

Technical codes are used in media to convey meaning through which of the following methods?

• Camera angles and shots

• Character dialogue

• Background music

• Narrative structure

Written codes in media include:

• scripts, captions, and subtitles

• camera angles and lighting

• sound effects and music

• costumes and props

Symbolic codes create deeper meanings by:

• representing abstract ideas through symbols

• providing literal interpretations

• focusing on surface-level details

• ignoring cultural contexts

Media conventions are used in storytelling to:

• Enhance the narrative and engage the audience

• Confuse the audience

• Make the story longer

• Reduce production costs

The meaning of 'Genre' in media context is:

• A type or category of media content

• A specific media platform

• A media production company

• A media distribution method

Which of the following are characteristics of 'Mise en scène'?

• Lighting, composition, and set design

• Soundtrack and dialogue

• Editing and special effects

• Camera angles and movements

How does 'Anchoring' help in media?

• It provides stability and context to news stories.

• It creates confusion among viewers.

• It reduces the credibility of the news.

• It has no impact on media.

'Diegetic' sound in media refers to sound that:

• is heard by the characters within the film or media

• is added for the audience's benefit and not heard by the characters

• is only present in the background music

• is used to create suspense

The process of 'Selection and omission' in media production involves:

• choosing certain elements to include and leaving out others

• selecting the best media channels for advertising

• omitting unnecessary details from a news report

• choosing the right time to broadcast a program