Propaganda typically emphasizes only select facts and information to sway public opinion one way or another.
Is this statement true or false?
Responses
true
true
false
true
Propaganda is a relatively new communication technique that developed with the newspapers in the late 19th century.
Is this statement true or false?
Responses
true
true
false
false
false
Political campaigns use technology such as the internet, blogs, television, radio and cell phones to distribute their message.
Is this statement true or false?
Responses
true
true
false
false
true
Which of the following is an example of how national media can influence public perception even when striving to be objective?
Responses
selection of headline stories
selection of headline stories
use of images, video and audio
use of images, video and audio
how much space and time is used on selected stories
how much space and time is used on selected stories
all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is an example of how political campaigns communicate negative messages about their opponents to attempt to destroy their reputations?
Responses
soothsaying
soothsaying
mudslinging
mudslinging
campaign slogans
campaign slogans
yellow journalism
mudslinging
In which of the following ways do the national media deliver news to the general public?
Responses
newspapers and magazines
newspapers and magazines
television and radio programming
television and radio programming
websites and blogs
websites and blogs
all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following newspapers are considered "tabloid"?
Responses
Washington Post
Washington Post
New York Times
New York Times
New York Post
New York Post
all of the above
New York Post
Which of the following techniques are reflective of tabloid journalism?
Responses
sensationalized headlines
sensationalized headlines
entertainment news and celebrity rumors
entertainment news and celebrity rumors
large images and flashy or bold coloring
large images and flashy or bold coloring
all of the above
all of the above
all of the above
In comparing "hard" news with "tabloid" news, which of these headlines is more likely to appear on the cover of the New York Times?
Responses
"United Nations issues Warning over Nuclear Testing"
"United Nations issues Warning over Nuclear Testing"
"Celebrity Movie Star Caught Arrested"
"Celebrity Movie Star Caught Arrested"
"Bat Boy Lives!"
"Bat Boy Lives!"
all of the above
"United Nations issues Warning over Nuclear Testing"
Tabloid journalism is not confined to newspapers. Which of these communication forums does tabloid journalism use as well as newspapers?
Responses
internet websites
internet websites
radio talk shows
radio talk shows
television programming
television programming
all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following statements are reflective of a campaign message?
Responses
"Vote for John McCain"
"Vote for John McCain"
"End Abortion"
"End Abortion"
"Vote Obama, Vote Change"
"Vote Obama, Vote Change"
"Vote for John McCain"
"End Abortion"
"Vote Obama, Vote Change"
During World War II, American propaganda posters were used to inspire people to continue the war effort.
Which of these examples are reflective of the propaganda techniques used?
Responses
derogatory and racist images of the enemy
derogatory and racist images of the enemy
calling the war effort a citizen's duty
calling the war effort a citizen's duty
creating hate and anger against the enemy by sensationalizing their activities
creating hate and anger against the enemy by sensationalizing their activities
all of the above.