WorksheetsEpisode 10: The Dark(er) Side of Media
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is it called when there is a(n) (often large-scale) planned systematic effort to intentionally persuade people of certain beliefs or to act in a certain way?
a campaign
a rant
an advocacy
a tirade
Above all, what does a campaign need in order to have a big impact?
creativity; a unique artistic design
passion; followers willing to do anything
coordination; a united theme and message
star appeal; a popular celebrity spokesperon
What is information that is used to promote a particular point of view, to change behavior, and/or to motivate action called? (hint: it is often used to manipulate the public into doing and/or thinking things they normally wouldn't)
lectures
pamphlets
websites
propaganda
Which of the following are famous examples of U.S. wartime propaganda? (click all that apply)
What is used to confuse and distract the intended audience using deliberately false or misleading information?
misinformation
disinformation
advertising
magic tricks
What is unintentionally inaccurate information called? (accidents or mistakes in reporting)
disinformation
news reporting
propaganda
misinformation
What percentage of links that have been shared on social media were not even clicked on by the person sharing them?
12%
59%
75%
23%
What do reputable news sources do if they accidentally share misinformation (make an error in reporting)?
issue a correction
ask for an apology
pay a fee
ignore the error
What tactic is often used by politicians and press agents when they plant stories in the press about their party or client (or the opposition) to distract from something they don't want to talk about? (hint: this tactic is also used by stage and street magicians)
cognitive illusion
false cut
side slip
active misdirection
