Media Literacy Quiz for Grade 6

Which of the following is the definition of "media" in media literacy?

• A type of food

• Channels of communication, such as TV, radio, newspapers, and the internet

• A kind of sport

• A musical instrument

What does the term "bias" mean in media literacy?

• A type of camera

• An unfair preference for or against something

• A news anchor

• A television channel

Which word describes the person or group who creates a media message?

• Audience

• Producer

• Viewer

• Sponsor

What is a "headline" in a newspaper?

• The last sentence of an article

• The main title of a news story

• The name of the reporter

• The weather report

What does "fact" mean in media literacy?

• An opinion someone has

• A statement that can be proven true

• A rumor

• A guess

Which of the following best describes "propaganda"?

• A type of advertisement for a product

• Information used to influence people's opinions or actions

• A weather forecast

• A sports score

What is the main purpose of a "slogan" in advertising?

• To provide detailed information

• To create a memorable phrase that promotes a product or idea

• To list ingredients

• To show a map

Which of the following is an example of "digital media"?

• A printed book

• A radio broadcast

• A website

• A handwritten letter

If you are asked to identify the "target audience" of a magazine, what are you being asked to find?

• The people who write the articles

• The group of people the magazine is meant for

• The people who print the magazine

• The people who deliver the magazine

Which of the following is an example of "misinformation"?

• A true news report

• A weather forecast based on facts

• A false story shared as if it were true

• A sports score from last night