Social Media Quiz

What does the word “engagement” most likely mean in the context of social media?

• Boredom

• Interaction

• Disconnection

• Deletion

True or False: Is “sadbait” a term used to describe emotionally manipulative content?

• True
• False

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “algorithm”?

• Recipe

• Feeling

• Profile

• Opinion

The word “feed” in the phrase “social media feed” is best described as:

• Food suggestions

• News or content updates

• Internet data packages

• App instructions

Which phrase could best replace the word “depressing” in the sentence: “The content was too depressing to watch”?

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What part of speech is the word “depressing” in the sentence: “This is such a depressing article”?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

If something is described as “going viral”, it means it:

• Makes people sick

• Spreads quickly online

• Is blocked by platforms

• Is deleted immediately

Which of these words is an antonym (opposite) of “emotional”?

• Personal

• Sensitive

• Dramatic

• Rational

1. According to the text, what best explains the popularity of “sadbait” content on the internet?

• a) Sadbait promotes happiness and well-being, which draws users to engage with positive emotions.

• b) Users are naturally inclined to ignore sad content, but algorithms prioritize it due to high production quality.

• c) Sadbait triggers strong emotional responses, which increases viewer engagement and retention.

• d) Social media platforms restrict ragebait, so sadbait became the only alternative for creators.

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• e) Sadbait is promoted exclusively by state-sponsored campaigns aiming to manipulate audiences.

2. From Soma Basu’s perspective, what makes grief-based content particularly powerful in engaging audiences?

• a) It avoids any emotional manipulation and focuses solely on humor.

• b) It triggers a rational response in the audience, causing them to criticize the post.

• c) It helps algorithms detect authentic content by analyzing user empathy levels.

• d) It clearly distinguishes between audience and content, avoiding confusion.

• e) It creates an illusion of intimacy, making viewers feel personally connected to the content.