Media Purposes Quiz

What is one of the main purposes of the media?

• To make people sad

• To inform people

• To make people go outside

• To sell pets

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the media?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To make people invisible

• To educate

How does the media entertain us?

• By giving us homework

• By showing movies and TV shows

• By making us sleep

• By teaching us math

What does it mean to inform someone?

• To make them laugh

• To give them news or information

• To make them dance

• To hide things from them

Which of these is a way the media can inform us?

• By telling jokes

• By showing advertisements

• By reporting news

• By singing songs

Why is it important for the media to entertain?

• To help people learn math

• To make people bored

• To provide relaxation and enjoyment

• To make people exercise

What kind of media is used to inform the public about current events?

• Comic books

• News broadcasts

• Cartoons

• Video games

Which of the following is a form of entertainment media?

• Encyclopedias

• Instruction manuals

• Movies

• Textbooks

How can the media educate us?

• By ignoring important events

• By providing factual information and analysis

• By only showing cartoons

• By not showing anything

What role does the media play in society?

• To confuse people

• To keep people informed, entertained, and educated

• To make people forget important things

• To stop people from talking to each other