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WorksheetsUnderstanding Media's Three Purposes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is an example of media that is meant to inform?
A news report about a recent election
A comedy movie
A soft drink advertisement
A superhero comic book
What is the main purpose of a television commercial for a new brand of running shoes?
To entertain
To inform
To persuade
To educate
Which type of media is most likely to entertain its audience?
A weather forecast
A science documentary
A fantasy novel
A public service announcement
A magazine article explaining how recycling helps the environment is mainly trying to:
Entertain
Inform
Persuade
Confuse
Which of the following is an example of media that tries to persuade you to take action?
A sports highlights show
A weather app
A poster encouraging people to vote
A cooking show
What is the main function of a movie trailer shown before a film in the cinema?
To inform about the news
To persuade people to watch the movie
To entertain with jokes
To teach mathematics
Which media type is most likely to be used for informing the public about a new law?
A government website
A music video
A comic strip
A video game
A radio station plays a funny skit in the morning. What is the main purpose of this media?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To advertise
Which of the following best describes the function of a public service announcement about fire safety?
To entertain
To persuade
To confuse
To entertain and inform
A science magazine publishes an article about the effects of climate change in Canada. What is the main purpose of this article?
To persuade people to buy the magazine
To inform readers about climate change
To entertain with stories
To advertise a new product
