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Representation of people in Media

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is being represented here?
a)
weak, feminine woman
b)
strong female
c)
Masculine male
d)
emasculated male
2.
Representation is how media texts deal with and present...
a)
women and ethnic people
b)
age and national/regional identity
c)
gender, age, ethnicity, national/regional identity, and social issues
d)
social issues
3.
Which is not a characteristic of the stereotypical old person
a)
Grumpy
b)
independant
c)
enjoying a second childhood
d)
burden on family
4.

Which 2 of the following is the correct definition of a target audience

a)

People who will use the product

b)

People who will create the presentation

c)

People who the product is aimed for

d)

People who holds a target

e)

People who are making the product

5.

What is representation?

a)

The way in which people, events and ideas are presented to the audience.

b)

The way in which films, tv shows and thoughts are presented to the audience.

c)

The way we look in front of people

d)

The way media allows us to think

6.

A stereotype is a generalisation about a person based on

a)

Name

b)

Gender

c)

The car they drive

d)

The breakfast they had

7.

What meaning does the Lara Croft poster generate for teenage girls?

a)

Girls need to fight to get what they want

b)

Girls can be strong, independent and can adventure

c)

Girls need to learn how to fight

d)

Girls have a better understanding than boys on the threats in life

8.

What 2 effects would Disney heroes have on teenage boys?

a)

You have to be rich, famous and good looking to get the princess

b)

It doesn't matter about looks, its the personality that counts

c)

Most young teenage boys will want to be a prince by watching these films

d)

Be rich and famous, if you are not, there is no hope in life!

9.

Which is an example of a gender stereotype?

a)

Saying a girl likes pink and a boy likes blue

b)

Saying everyone is equal

c)

Calling a boy and girl nice

d)

Calling a boy and girl mean

10.

Which is an example of a gender stereotype?

a)

Saying that women like to cook and clean and men like to play sports and get dirty

b)

Saying that both girls and boys are mean and nice