Media Literacy Quiz

What is "media"?

• A type of food

• Channels of communication like TV, radio, and internet

• A kind of sport

• A musical instrument

What is "media literacy"?

• The ability to read books quickly

• The skill to create videos

• The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages

• Knowing how to write a story

What does it mean to "deconstruct" a media message?

• To ignore it completely

• To break it down and understand its parts and meaning

• To copy it exactly

• To watch it many times

Why is understanding visuals important in media literacy?

• Because pictures are more fun than words

• Visuals can influence how we interpret information

• Visuals are always true

• Visuals are not important at all

What is "visual literacy"?

• The ability to read and understand images and visual information

• The skill to write essays

• The ability to sing well

• Knowing how to draw

Which of the following are types of media that many encounter every day? (Choose the best answer)

• Television, newspapers/news posts, social media

• Only books

• Sports and games

• Cooking recipes

What is the primary purpose of news media?

• To entertain with movies

• To inform the public about events and issues

• To sell products

• To teach sports

How can you tell if a news source is trustworthy?

• It uses lots of pictures

• It has clear sources and balanced reporting

• It has flashy headlines

• It is popular on social media

What is "yellow journalism"?

• Journalism that uses bold headlines and sensationalism to attract readers

• Reporting that focuses only on positive news

• News that is printed on yellow paper

• Journalism that strictly follows facts without opinion

What is the difference between opinion and fact in news reporting?

• Opinion is based on personal views, fact is based on evidence

• Opinion is always true, fact is not

• There is no difference

• Facts are guesses, opinions are proven