BGS, BSGS Bachelor of General Studies Communication and Media 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is 'propaganda' as used in communication studies?
- Objective reporting of current events
- Biased or misleading information used to promote a particular agenda (Correct answer)
- Scientific peer-reviewed research
- A style of artistic communication
Correct answer: Biased or misleading information used to promote a particular agenda
Propaganda uses selective facts, emotional appeals, and misleading framing to influence public opinion toward a specific viewpoint.
Question 2: Which writing style is used in journalism to place the most important information at the beginning of an article?
- Narrative Structure
- Inverted Pyramid (Correct answer)
- Chronological Order
- Circular Structure
Correct answer: Inverted Pyramid
The inverted pyramid structure puts the who, what, when, where, and why at the top so readers get key facts immediately.
Question 3: What does 'nonverbal communication' encompass?
- Written messages only
- Body language, gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice (Correct answer)
- Text messages and emails
- Sign language exclusively
Correct answer: Body language, gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice
Nonverbal communication includes all cues beyond words, such as posture, eye contact, and vocal tone.
Question 4: What is 'framing' in the context of media studies?
- Designing the visual layout of a news broadcast
- The way media presents information to influence how audiences interpret it (Correct answer)
- Creating borders around photographs
- Editing video footage for broadcast
Correct answer: The way media presents information to influence how audiences interpret it
Framing refers to how media outlets select and emphasize certain aspects of an issue to shape public perception.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a 'thesis statement' in academic writing?
- To list all sources used in a paper
- To state the main argument or central claim of an essay (Correct answer)
- To summarize the conclusion of a study
- To define key vocabulary terms
Correct answer: To state the main argument or central claim of an essay
A thesis statement presents the central argument that the rest of the paper will support and develop.
Question 6: Which communication barrier occurs when the sender and receiver assign different meanings to the same word?
- Physical Noise
- Semantic Noise (Correct answer)
- Psychological Noise
- Channel Interference
Correct answer: Semantic Noise
Semantic noise arises from differences in language, jargon, or word interpretation between the sender and receiver.
BGS, BSGS Bachelor of General Studies Communication and Media 2
What is 'propaganda' as used in communication studies?