Media and Journalism Quiz

Media and Journalism Quiz

10th Grade

9 Qs

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Media and Journalism Quiz

Media and Journalism Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Benjamin Klunk

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9 questions

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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "media" refer to in the context of the provided text? The term "media" refers to (a)   .

A method of communicating information
A specific type of television progr
A government agency responsible for
A social media platform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the media as a gatekeeper?

To ensure that all stories are presented without bias

To decide which stories and issues are important enough to receive public attention

To report every single event without selecting

To provide entertainment such as action films

3.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the following reasons with why the media might be biased.

Reason for bias: Government influence

Because it is a non-profit organization

Reason for bias: It operates without profit motives

Because it only reports on car crashes and house fires

Reason for bias: Personal biases of reporters

Because it is made up of human beings with their own views

Reason for bias: Focus on sensational news

Because it is controlled by the government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the "B" in Gatekeeper stand for according to the text?

Business

Biased

Broadcasting

Both A and B

5.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the following reasons with the correct explanation for why news programs focus on stories that are fast-paced and exciting.

Reason focusing on in-depth analysis of events

To compete with entertainment such as action films

Reason aiming to attract viewers with dynamic content similar to movies

To educate the public on current events in detail

Reason intended to influence public opinion or policy

To provide unbiased reporting

Reason committed to impartial news coverage

To support political agendas

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the media as an agenda-setter?

To entertain the public with various shows and movies

To ensure that for-profit corporations set the public agenda

To decide what issues society discusses in the public sphere

To report only on issues that are exciting and entertaining

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the media's role as an agenda-setter considered controversial?

Because the media only reports on issues that are easy to solve

Because some people worry that important issues will not get public attention

Because the media is controlled entirely by the government

Because all issues get an equal amount of coverage

8.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The media's function as a watchdog is to (a)   .

To entertain the public with comedy
To alert the public of government actions.
To only report positive news storie
To ensure that the media's favorite

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the public influence the media?

By controlling the content that is broadcasted on television

By responding to the media's reporting which can affect which stories get through the gate

By paying for the media's expenses and salaries

By voting for what the media should report on