GCSE Media Studies Introduction Quiz Quiz

How many components are there in the GCSE Media Studies course?

• a) 2

• b) 3

• c) 4

• d) 5

What percentage of the GCSE mark does Component 1 (Exploring the Media) account for?

• a) 20%

• b) 30%

• c) 40%

• d) 50%

Which of the following is NOT one of the main forms of media covered in the course?

• a) Television

• b) Newspapers

• c) Radio

• d) Literature

What does the term "media language" refer to?

• a) The spoken dialogue in films and TV shows

• b) The elements used to communicate meaning in media texts

• c) The vocabulary used by media professionals

• d) The subtitles in foreign language media

In media studies, what does the term "text" refer to?

• a) Only written content in newspapers and magazines

• b) Any media product, including films, TV shows, and advertisements

• c) The dialogue in a script

• d) The captions under images

What is the term for what we literally see or hear in a media text?

• a) Connotation

• b) Representation

• c) Denotation

• d) Signification

Which of these is an example of a connotation?

• a) A pair of sunglasses

• b) The color red in an image

• c) The word "cool" associated with sunglasses

• d) A magazine cover

How many key areas does the GCSE Media Studies theoretical framework focus on?

• a) 2

• b) 3

• c) 4

• d) 5

Language, Industry, Audience and ... (What is the missing framework?)

What is a stereotype?

• A type of stereo music player

• Something only children believe.

• When a person is shown in a way that is not completely true, but is often believed to be true.

• Something that only applies to Canadians.