AJ's campaign team wants to use mass media to inform as many citizens as possible about his political stance. Which mass media type would reach the most people?(1 point)
Responses
Television, because it allows more information to reach the viewer.
Television, because it allows more information to reach the viewer.
A pamphlet, because the reader can take it with them.
A pamphlet, because the reader can take it with them.
A blog post, because the reader can save the information for later.
A blog post, because the reader can save the information for later.
A billboard, because it is seen by people every day.
A billboard, because it is seen by people every day.
Which of the following is the purpose of commercials?(1 point)
Responses
to persuade
to persuade
to entertain
to entertain
to educate
to educate
to inform
to persuade
Which is an example of snob appeal propaganda?(1 point)
Responses
It tastes just like your mama made it!
It tastes just like your mama made it!
Made for those who care about luxury and class.
Made for those who care about luxury and class.
World-class design made just for you!
World-class design made just for you!
Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.
Nine out of 10 dentists recommend this toothpaste.
Made for those who care about luxury and class.
Which is an example of stereotyping?(1 point)
Responses
People who read have larger vocabularies than those who do not.
People who read have larger vocabularies than those who do not.
Going to the beach in the winter is a bad idea.
Going to the beach in the winter is a bad idea.
Dogs are popular pets.
Dogs are popular pets.
All tall people are good at basketball.
All tall people are good at basketball.
Derek sees an advertisement for new cleats. The advertisement says the cleats are “light, comfortable, long-lasting, deluxe, and a wise investment.” Which sentence gives the point of view of the creator of the cleats?(1 point)
Responses
The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.
The more you spend on cleats, the better you will be at sports.
Expensive cleats look better.
Expensive cleats look better.
Any cleats will make you a good athlete.
Any cleats will make you a good athlete.
It is worth investing in quality cleats.
It is worth investing in quality cleats.
It is worth investing in quality cleats.
How can you identify bias on a website?(1 point)
Responses
The most up-to-date factual information is presented.
The most up-to-date factual information is presented.
The creator is an authority on the topic.
The creator is an authority on the topic.
Multiple sources present unique points of view.
Multiple sources present unique points of view.
One point of view is presented on the topic.
One point of view is presented on the topic.
Which option is an example of an ethical standard?(1 point)
Responses
Students must raise their hand before speaking in a classroom.
Students must raise their hand before speaking in a classroom.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
Children can sit in the front seat of a car when they turn 13.
Children can sit in the front seat of a car when they turn 13.
Always wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
How are the ideas of fair use and copyright related?(1 point)
Responses
Copyright and fair use are used for the same purpose.
Copyright and fair use are used for the same purpose.
Fair use has stricter guidelines than copyright.
Fair use has stricter guidelines than copyright.
Fair use grants permission of copyrighted material to be used in certain ways.
Fair use grants permission of copyrighted material to be used in certain ways.
Copyright grants permission of fair use material to be used in certain ways.
Fair use grants permission of copyrighted material to be used in certain ways.
Which situation requires giving attribution to the source?(1 point)
Responses
painting a canvas
painting a canvas
writing a research paper
writing a research paper
playing a song on your car radio
playing a song on your car radio
telling a friend a personal story
writing a research paper
Which of the following defines plagiarism?(1 point)
Responses
telling readers an idea in your work is not your own
telling readers an idea in your work is not your own
giving your own information on a topic
giving your own information on a topic
giving credit to sources used in your work
giving credit to sources used in your work
using someone else's work as your own
using someone else's work as your own
Think about the role online media (the internet) plays in your life. In 1–2 sentences, explain two reasons why you use the internet.(2 points)
As an AI language model, I don't use the internet for the same reasons humans do. However, some reasons people use the internet are to find information on a specific topic and to communicate with others.
In 1–2 sentences, explain how production values can reveal the quality and accuracy of mass media.(2 points)
Production values can reveal the quality and accuracy of mass media as high-quality production values typically indicate a greater investment of resources and attention to detail, which can suggest a higher level of credibility. On the other hand, low-quality production values may indicate a lack of investment in accuracy or a focus on sensationalism over substance.
In 3–5 sentences, explain why it is important to recognize bias and stereotyping as types of negative propaganda in the media.(4 points)
It is important to recognize bias and stereotyping as types of negative propaganda in the media because they can contribute to the spread of misinformation, perpetuate harmful social norms and stereotypes, and reinforce prejudices. By recognizing and challenging these forms of propaganda, we can work towards creating a more equitable and informed society where people are treated based on their individual merits rather than preconceived notions or stereotypes. Additionally, becoming more aware of propaganda techniques can help individuals to consume media in a more critical and discerning manner, leading to a more nuanced and accurate understanding of the world around them.
In 3–5 sentences, explain at least three questions that could be asked to determine whether news programs and documentaries are accurate and reliable sources of information.(4 points)
Three questions that could be asked to determine whether news programs and documentaries are accurate and reliable sources of information are:
1. What is the source of the information presented in the program, and is it verifiable?
2. Does the program present multiple perspectives on the topic, or is it biased towards a particular point of view?
3. Have the claims made in the program been fact-checked and verified by independent sources, or are they unsubstantiated or based on hearsay?