Understanding Bias in Media and Propaganda

Understanding Bias in Media and Propaganda

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video explores the power of media in shaping public perception, emphasizing the importance of understanding perspective. It defines mass media and bias, guiding viewers on how to identify and question bias in media. Various propaganda techniques and logical fallacies are explained, highlighting their role in persuasion. The video concludes with a review of key points, encouraging critical thinking and media literacy.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary power of media according to the introduction?

To entertain the masses

To promote cultural values

To control the minds of the masses

To provide unbiased information

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does perspective influence our understanding of media?

It affects how we interpret what we see

It makes us ignore the media

It has no impact on our understanding

It helps us see the media as always truthful

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is included in the definition of mass media?

Only the internet

Only television and radio

All forms of communication to a large audience

Only newspapers and books

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is bias most easily seen according to the transcript?

In educational textbooks

In scientific journals

In product advertisements

In historical documentaries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to recognize bias as opinion?

Because opinions are always true

To ensure all opinions are accepted

To avoid mistaking opinion for fact

Because opinions are more reliable than facts

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you consider when identifying bias in a message?

The presenter's associations

The color of the presenter's outfit

The length of the message

The presenter's age

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can personal gain influence the presentation of information?

It can lead to biased information

It has no effect on information

It ensures information is unbiased

It makes information more accurate

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