Which option presents a specific point of view on an issue?
ss.8.CG.2.9 Media & Political Comms (Assessment #s)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
bias
metaphor
symbolism
propaganda
Answer explanation
Bias is a way to present a clear point of view by focusing on one side of an issue.
A is Incorrect- A metaphor is a way to represent an issue or idea. Bias may be represented by the metaphor, but bias is not a required characteristic of a metaphor.
B is Incorrect- Symbolism is a way to represent an issue or idea. Symbolism may include bias, but bias is not a required characteristic of symbolism.
C is Incorrect- Propaganda is a communication that seeks to influence behavior. Propaganda may include bias, although bias is not a required characteristic of propaganda.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which option represents symbolism?
a political poster with a photograph of the scales of justice
a television advertisement favoring a political
candidate
a political poster with a photograph of the president
a television advertisement urging citizens to vote
Answer explanation
The scales of justice are a
representation of the U.S. legal system and are used as a symbol of the U.S. court system.
B is Incorrect- An advertisement that favors a particular candidate is propaganda.
C is Incorrect- A political poster that uses a photograph of the president represents
propaganda.
D is Incorrect- An advertisement that urges a citizen to vote is propaganda.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This is a statement made by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
…the news media seem to want to carry the negative.
Source: Interview with Jerry Agar, KMBX News Radio 980, June 27, 2005
Which type of political communication is being referenced in this statement?
informational
propaganda
symbolism
bias
Answer explanation
Bias is a way to present a clear point of view by focusing on one side of an issue. Here, the statement focuses on the negative side.
A is Incorrect- Informational means simply telling someone a fact. This is not addressed here.
B is Incorrect- Propaganda is intended to influence a specific action, which may be positive or negative.
C is Incorrect- Symbolism is a way to represent an issue or idea. Symbolism may be positive or negative.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which situation would symbolism play an important role?
press conference of
government officials
meeting of an interest
group
public meetings of citizens
address by the president
Answer explanation
An address gives the president the opportunity to share his or her perspectives, which may represent some but not all of the
president’s constituents. Those perspectives may include symbolism, such as calling Americans to come together to “rally around the flag” or to respond to a call by “Uncle Sam.”
A is Incorrect- Press conferences represent the viewpoints of public officials who may choose to respond to questions by journalists or may choose to speak to other issues. These viewpoints may include media bias.
B is Incorrect- Interest group meetings may reflect the viewpoints of members, demonstrating a shared bias among members.
C is Incorrect- Public meetings of citizens may focus on propaganda and bias based on the concerns of those attending those meetings.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This chart shows two views about the minimum wage.
Which group would most likely influence public perspectives on this debate?
a group of labor union
members
a group of
environmentalists
a group of women voters
a group of teachers
Answer explanation
Labor unions are interest groups that work to influence public perspectives and government action related to specific industry concerns such as better wages, health care, and working conditions. These labor union activities make labor unions an influential group on this issue.
B is Incorrect – Environmental conservationists would be interested in issues relating to conserving the environment, pollution, and natural resources and, therefore, would not be the most likely group to influence public perspectives on this issue.
C is Incorrect – A group of women voters may join to discuss topics that are important to them but would not be the most likely group to influence public perspectives on this debate.
D is Incorrect – Teachers would most likely focus their efforts on concerns related to teaching and education. Teachers would not be the most likely group to influence public perspectives on this issue.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This passage is from a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has for many years imposed …a “fairness doctrine,” requiring that
public issues be presented by broadcasters and that each side of those issues be given fair coverage.
Based on this passage, which statement about political communication reflects a concern of the FCC?
Political communication can contain bias.
Political communication can contain symbolism.
Political communication should avoid propaganda.
Political communication should avoid taking sides.
Answer explanation
Presenting issues to the public in a fair way gives attention to each side and limits bias.
B is Incorrect- The excerpt does not reference symbolism in political communication; the “fairness doctrine” would not affect symbolism in political communication.
C is Incorrect- Based on the passage, the FCC is concerned about fairness and is not concerned about propaganda.
D is Incorrect- The fairness doctrine does not address taking sides; rather, the fairness doctrine focuses on ensuring equal treatment.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This image is a propaganda poster created by the
U.S. government in 1944.
What was the desired impact of propaganda like this poster?
boost the economy during wartime
enlist more men into the armed forces
reduce the cost of goods to support the armed force
encourage the public to support the war effort at home
Answer explanation
By carpooling with others, citizens on the homefront were able to conserve fuel (gas), a necessary supply for the military during war.
A is Incorrect- This propaganda poster is about convincing citizens to conserve fuel (gas) to support the war effort. The actions encouraged are not about boosting the economy.
B is Incorrect- While the United States did recruit more individuals into the armed forces during wartime, the focus of this propaganda poster is about conserving fuel on the homefront to support the war efforts abroad.
C is Incorrect- Sharing cars to save gas does not impact the cost of goods.
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