Media Vocabulary

What is the primary role of the press in society?

• To entertain the public

• To inform the public with news and facts

• To promote government policies

• To create public opinion

Which term describes writing or speaking in a neutral and factual way?

• Subjective tone

• Objective tone

• Bias

• Propagandist

What does "objectivity" mean in the context of journalism?

• Reporting based on personal feelings

• Treating facts without personal bias

• Ignoring facts to support a narrative

• Creating sensational headlines

What is "public opinion"?

• The opinion of a single influential person

• What most people think about something

• The opinion of the government

• The opinion of the press

Which term refers to judging based on personal feelings or opinions?

• Objectivity

• Subjectivity

• Impartiality

• Discernment

What does "bias" mean in the context of media?

• Presenting all sides fairly

• Favoring one side unfairly

• Reporting only facts

• Ignoring all opinions

What does it mean to be "impartial"?

• To take a strong stance on an issue

• To be fair and not take sides

• To ignore all facts

• To support the majority opinion

Who is a "propagandist"?

• Someone who reports news objectively

• Someone spreading biased information to influence opinions

• A neutral commentator

• A government official

What does "apathy" refer to?

• Intense interest in a topic

• Lack of interest or care about something

• Strong emotional response

• Active participation in discussions

What does it mean to "discern" something?

• To ignore details

• To recognize or notice something clearly

• To confuse facts

• To create a narrative