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Understanding Media's Three Purposes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an example of media that is meant to inform?

a)

A news report about a recent election

b)

A comedy movie

c)

A soft drink advertisement

d)

A superhero comic book

2.

What is the main purpose of a television commercial for a new brand of running shoes?

a)

To entertain

b)

To inform

c)

To persuade

d)

To educate

3.

Which type of media is most likely to entertain its audience?

a)

A weather forecast

b)

A science documentary

c)

A fantasy novel

d)

A public service announcement

4.

A magazine article explaining how recycling helps the environment is mainly trying to:

a)

Entertain

b)

Inform

c)

Persuade

d)

Confuse

5.

Which of the following is an example of media that tries to persuade you to take action?

a)

A sports highlights show

b)

A weather app

c)

A poster encouraging people to vote

d)

A cooking show

6.

What is the main function of a movie trailer shown before a film in the cinema?

a)

To inform about the news

b)

To persuade people to watch the movie

c)

To entertain with jokes

d)

To teach mathematics

7.

Which media type is most likely to be used for informing the public about a new law?

a)

A government website

b)

A music video

c)

A comic strip

d)

A video game

8.

A radio station plays a funny skit in the morning. What is the main purpose of this media?

a)

To inform

b)

To persuade

c)

To entertain

d)

To advertise

9.

Which of the following best describes the function of a public service announcement about fire safety?

a)

To entertain

b)

To persuade

c)

To confuse

d)

To entertain and inform

10.

A science magazine publishes an article about the effects of climate change in Canada. What is the main purpose of this article?

a)

To persuade people to buy the magazine

b)

To inform readers about climate change

c)

To entertain with stories

d)

To advertise a new product