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Media Literacy - Unit One

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A Medium is a

a)

shirt size

b)

media literacy

c)

means of communication

d)

way we process and view media

2.

Means of communication which aim to send messages to large numbers of people at once is called

a)

group data

b)

mass media

c)

media literacy

d)

snapchat

3.

People use media for four reasons. Which is not a reason?

a)

Enjoyment

b)

Interpretation

c)

Companionship

d)

History

e)

Surveillance

4.

Using media to strike up a conversation in a social setting is called

a)

social media

b)

talking

c)

social currency

d)

currency

5.

Using media to learn about what is happening in the world around is ______________.

a)

Companionship

b)

Enjoyment

c)

Surveillance

6.

Interpretation is when you use media to form an opinion.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Saying to a friend, "Did you see what happened last night on Vampire Diaries?? I could not believe it!" is an example of

a)

Social Media

b)

Social currency

c)

Social studies

8.

Why is it important to study media?

a)

Because they said we should

b)

Because we need to

c)

Because the media go to great lengths to study us

d)

Because it's important

9.

What is the television research study called that predicts the best placement for commercials?

a)

Neilson Ratings

b)

Censorship Ratings

c)

Sweeps

10.

If a TV Show has a commercial for mens' razors, Just for Men hair dye, and Old Spice deodorant, what do you think the target audience for that show might be?

a)

Women, ages 25-35

b)

Kids, ages 10-15

c)

Men, ages 40-50

11.

How many core concepts does media have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

5

d)

8

12.

Core Concept 1 is "all media messages are constructed."

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

An example of creative language is

a)

Faster music in a scary part of the movie

b)

the camera angle coming in close for a kissing scene

c)

Big, bold type at the tope of a print ad

d)

All of the above

14.

A parent and child might watch the same movie and take away different messages or meanings. That is an example of which Core Concept of Media?

a)

All media message are constructed

b)

Media messages are constructed using a creative language

c)

Media messages are constructed to gain power

d)

Different people experience the same message differently

15.

The three purposes for which media serve are: (select all)

a)

Inform

b)

Television

c)

Persuade

d)

Entertain

e)

Media Literacy

16.

The "Kaboom" commercial is an example of which persuasive tactic?

a)

Proven Fact

b)

Others like it

c)

Ease of Use

17.

Bluebell Ice Cream commercial uses music with the lyrics, "taste just like the good old days," which persuasive tactic is that an example of?

a)

New and Improved

b)

Old

c)

Bribery

18.

Getting a product's jingle or slogan stuck in consumers' heads is an example of which persuasive tactic?

a)

Flattery

b)

Repetition

c)

Comforting

19.

The commercial "Alexa loses her voice" is an example of which persuasive tactic?

a)

Fear

b)

Superlatives

c)

Humor

20.

Convincing people a product is more appealing because a celebrity likes it is an example of which persuasive association tactic?

a)

Expert opinion

b)

Celebrity

c)

Superlatives

21.

We are informed via news, documentaries, etc.

but we need to remember all media is constructed by someone or organization so they can have certain bias.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What was the bias of the documentary preview "Before the Flood" ?

a)

The world is a beautiful place

b)

Leonard DiCaprio wants to work in government

c)

Global warming and climate change is real

d)

Don't throw away plastic

23.

The third purpose of media is to entertain. Check all the options below that are examples of entertainment media.

a)

Keeping up with the Kardashians

b)

The movie, Halloween

c)

Cardi B's latest song

d)

The Office

24.

Sometimes there isn't a clear line between each purpose of the media. Example: E! News is both entertainment and information.

a)

True

b)

False