Comparing Media

What information does the TV news interview provide that the online article and the essay connot?

• The news interview lets you hear Abby tell her reasons for going on her voyage.

• The news interview lets you hear her parents' reasons in their own words.

• The news interview lets you hear Abby tell her reasons for going on her voyage.

• The news interview shares critics' opinions in their own words.

skills to critically analyze for accuracy and credibility as well as evidence of bias in the content being created or consumed.

• media literacy skills

• literary skills

• computer skills

• pointless skills

Communication methods that reach and influence people widely. (Examples: radio, television, newspapers, magazines, internet etc.)

• media

• sources

• influencers

• social media

The news article provided a balanced perspective because it

• provided a single perspective

• tried to convince the audience of a claim

• used vivid detail to tell a story

• provided facts from multiple perspectives

Which of the following best describes a benefit of visual media messages over written media messages?

• Visual media can convey complex information more quickly.

• Visual media requires less creativity to produce.

• Written media messages are more easily forgotten.

• Written media messages can reach a wider audience.

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What is one advantage of reading a newspaper article over watching a news broadcast?

• A) Newspaper articles provide more detailed information.

• B) News broadcasts are more engaging.

• C) Newspaper articles are less biased.

• D) News broadcasts are more up-to-date.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a biased media source?

• A) Presents multiple viewpoints.

• B) Uses emotional language to persuade.

• C) Provides factual information.

• D) Avoids controversial topics.

What is the primary purpose of an editorial in a newspaper?

• A) To inform readers with unbiased news.

• B) To entertain readers with stories.

• C) To persuade readers with opinions.

• D) To advertise products.

How does a documentary film differ from a fictional film?

• A) It uses actors to tell a story.

• B) It presents factual information about real events.

• C) It is always shorter in length.

• D) It is more entertaining.

Which of the following best describes the term 'media literacy'?

• A) The ability to read and write effectively.

• B) The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.

• C) The ability to use social media platforms.

• D) The ability to create digital content.