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Episode 10: The Dark(er) Side of Media

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

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)

a campaign

b)

a rant

c)

an advocacy

d)

a tirade

2.

Above all, what does a campaign need in order to have a big impact?

a)

creativity; a unique artistic design

b)

passion; followers willing to do anything

c)

coordination; a united theme and message

d)

star appeal; a popular celebrity spokesperon

3.

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)

a)

lectures

b)

pamphlets

c)

websites

d)

propaganda

4.

Which of the following are famous examples of U.S. wartime propaganda? (click all that apply)

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

What is used to confuse and distract the intended audience using deliberately false or misleading information?

a)

misinformation

b)

disinformation

c)

advertising

d)

magic tricks

6.

What is unintentionally inaccurate information called? (accidents or mistakes in reporting)

a)

disinformation

b)

news reporting

c)

propaganda

d)

misinformation

7.

What percentage of links that have been shared on social media were not even clicked on by the person sharing them?

a)

12%

b)

59%

c)

75%

d)

23%

8.

What do reputable news sources do if they accidentally share misinformation (make an error in reporting)?

a)

issue a correction

b)

ask for an apology

c)

pay a fee

d)

ignore the error

9.

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)

a)

cognitive illusion

b)

false cut

c)

side slip

d)

active misdirection