Question

Passage: The Role of Digital Media in Daily Life
Digital media plays a central role in how people communicate, learn, and form opinions. Social media platforms, streaming services, news apps, and websites allow information to spread quickly to large audiences. While this access can increase awareness and connection, it also makes it easier for inaccurate or misleading information to circulate.

Creators of digital media often design messages to capture attention. Headlines may be exaggerated, images carefully selected, and language emotionally charged to encourage clicks, likes, or shares. These choices can influence how audiences interpret information, sometimes prioritizing engagement over accuracy.

Digital media users must evaluate the credibility of the information they encounter. Reliable digital sources typically include clear authorship, evidence from trustworthy sources, and balanced perspectives. In contrast, unreliable content may lack sources, rely on rumors, or present opinions as facts. Developing digital media literacy helps individuals recognize these differences and make informed decisions.

For each statement, decide whether it is More Likely a Reliable Digital Media Practice or More Likely a Misleading Digital Media Practice.

(1 point)
Reliable Misleading
A. Uses emotional language to provoke a strong reaction


B. Includes evidence from multiple credible sources


C. Uses exaggerated headlines to attract clicks

Answer 1

A. Misleading

B. Reliable

C. Misleading