WorksheetsMedia Literacy Final
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The definition of media is:
A) A white chicken gravy
B) a form of communication often through the use of technology
C) A term for newspapers, magazines and other print media specifically
D) the internet and mobile devices/apps specifically
What is the general purpose of the media?
A) To convey information of any kind
B) To let you know the specials at Chipotle
C) To draw you to one political party
D) To make people angry
Forms of media include
A) Television
B) Internet
C) Newspaper
D) Celery
Advertisements are trying to get you to
A) do something
B) believe something
C) buy something
Circus folk
A group of people of all ages, occupations, and walks of life.
"Bandwagon"
"Testimonial"
"Plain Folks"
"Celebrity spokesperson"
Teachers
Sports Fans
Travel enthusiasts
"Bias" means prejudice in favor of, or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
True
False
Deliberately constructed lies using various media which is meant to mislead the public.
Opinion
What is an example of censorship?
Not being able to post on Twitter because their server is down
Removing curse words from a song
Internet provider cutting off service when the bill isn't paid
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Satire
The creation of MTV (music television) led to emphasis on the ______ of an artist rather than musical talent.
Physical Appearance
Education background
Country/City of birth
What is graffiti art?
Graffiti art is art and vandalism.
Graffiti is a form of artistic expression.
Graffiti art is a public nuisance which is difficult and costly to remove.
What brand is this?
KFC
Pringles
Monopoly
Captain Crunch
How do we learn gender stereotypes?
They are in our biology.
Through attitudes and comments from parents and close relatives
Through ads, social media and interactions with other people.
By breathing the same air as those who stereotype others.
The best way to verify the trustworthiness of an article is
A cursory google search
Check Wikipedia real quick
to research the author and check other sources for similar claims
Ask a friend if they have heard the same thing
Which is an example of a racial stereotype?
Women don't really play golf.
Golf is a sport for old men.
Golf is a sport for white people.
