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1. What is the primary purpose of media literacy?

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A. To teach people how to create social media content
B. To help people analyze, evaluate, and understand media messages
C. To promote only positive media consumption
D. To increase the number of advertisements people see
2. Which of the following is an example of biased reporting in the media?
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A. A news article presenting both sides of a political debate
B. A sports commentary celebrating the winning team’s performance
C. A headline that uses loaded language to sway opinion
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D. A scientific journal publishing data from a controlled study
3. What does the term “credibility” mean in the context of media literacy?
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A. The number of views or likes a media post has
B. How believable and trustworthy a media source is
C. The speed at which a media story is published
D. The entertainment value of a piece of media
4. Which question is most helpful when evaluating a media message?
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A. “Who created this message and why?”
B. “How many people have shared this message?”
C. “What is my personal opinion about this message?”
D. “Is this message older than one year?”
5. Which of the following is an example of clickbait?
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A. An academic article with a detailed headline
B. A news video featuring verified facts
C. A headline like, “You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!”
D. A government website explaining voting rules
6. How can you determine if a news article is credible?
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A. Check if it has a lot of comments and likes
B. Analyze the author’s qualifications and sources used
C. Confirm it was published on social media
D. See if the headline matches your personal opinion

1 answer

Here are the answers to your media literacy questions:

  1. B. To help people analyze, evaluate, and understand media messages
    The primary purpose of media literacy is to empower individuals to critically engage with media messages.

  2. C. A headline that uses loaded language to sway opinion
    Biased reporting often involves the use of language designed to influence readers' perceptions rather than present neutral information.

  3. B. How believable and trustworthy a media source is
    In the context of media literacy, credibility refers to the trustworthiness and reliability of a source of information.

  4. A. “Who created this message and why?”
    This question prompts a critical evaluation of the motivations and intentions behind a media message, which is crucial for understanding its context.

  5. C. A headline like, “You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!”
    Clickbait typically involves sensationalized headlines that entice readers to click on a link without providing substantive content.

  6. B. Analyze the author’s qualifications and sources used
    Determining the credibility of a news article involves looking into the author’s expertise and the reliability of the information and sources cited in the article.

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