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  1. What does the term 'media convergence' refer to?

    Answer: The merger of different media forms and technologies into a single platform or device

    Media convergence describes the blending of print, broadcast, and digital media into unified platforms such as smartphones and streaming services.

  2. A reader notices that every news story about immigration on a particular website uses words like 'invasion' and 'flood.' This pattern most likely indicates:

    Answer: Consistent framing that promotes a particular viewpoint

    Repeated use of loaded metaphors is a framing strategy that shapes how audiences perceive an issue before they evaluate the facts.

  3. Which media literacy skill involves tracing a photograph back to its original source to confirm it is authentic?

    Answer: Reverse image searching

    Reverse image searching tools like Google Images or TinEye help verify whether a photo has been altered or is being used out of its original context.

  4. A podcast host frequently says 'many people are saying' before making a claim without citing anyone specific. This is an example of:

    Answer: Weasel words / vague attribution

    'Many people say' implies broad support without providing verifiable sources, a technique called weasel words that avoids accountability.

  5. What is 'native advertising'?

    Answer: Paid content designed to look like regular editorial content

    Native advertising mimics the style and format of editorial content to blend in, making it harder for audiences to distinguish from journalism.

  6. Which of the following is the best example of using lateral reading to evaluate a website's credibility?

    Answer: Opening new browser tabs to see what others say about the website

    Lateral reading means leaving a site immediately to search what independent, credible sources say about it rather than relying on the site's self-description.

  7. A television commercial for a pain reliever states, 'Studies show it works better.' A critical viewer should ask:

    Answer: Which studies, conducted by whom, compared to what?

    Vague references to 'studies' without identifying methodology, sample size, or funding source are meaningless without that supporting context.