Media Literacy Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does the message of media refer to?

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The main idea or takeaway the media is communicating.

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What is framing in media?

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What the media chooses to highlight or leave out to shape understanding.

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What are pathos, ethos, and logos?

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Appeals to emotion, credibility, and logic.

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What is a call to action in media?

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Language that urges the audience to do something specific.

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Who is the target audience of media?

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Age, interests, demographics.

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What is media literacy?

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The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.

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What is bias in media?

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A tendency to present information in a way that is partial or prejudiced.

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What is the role of a media producer?

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To create and distribute content for various media platforms.

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What is an editorial?

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An article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

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What is misinformation?

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False or misleading information spread regardless of intent.