1. What does it mean to decode media messages?

Question

A) It means to break the TV or computer.
B) It means to understand what you see, hear, or read in different kinds of media.
C) It means to play video games all day.
D) It means to watch cartoons without thinking.

Answer 1

B) It means to understand what you see, hear, or read in different kinds of media.

Answer 2

How can asking questions help you decode media messages?
A) It can make you a detective.
B) It helps you think more deeply about what you see or read.
C) It makes you finish your homework faster.
D) It helps you guess what happens next.

Answer 3

B) It helps you think more deeply about what you see or read.

Answer 4

Why is it important fo think about the author or creator of the media?
AJ It's not important at all.
BJ It helps you know if they're trying to make you laugh.
C) It can tell you their purpose, like entertaining or teaching.
D) it makes you an artist

Answer 5

C) It can tell you their purpose, like entertaining or teaching.

Answer 6

What can your emotions tell you about a media message?
A) They can tell you if you're tired.
B) They can give you clues about the message, like if it makes you happy or sad.
C) They can help you ignore the message.
D) They can make you hungry.

Answer 7

B) They can give you clues about the message, like if it makes you happy or sad.

Answer 8

Why is it a good idea fo check different sources when you want to learn about something?
AJ Because you can watch more TV shows.
B) Because it's fun to dio research.
C) Because it can help you see if they all say the same thing or have different viewpoints.

Answer 9

C) Because it can help you see if they all say the same thing or have different viewpoints.