ELA Media Literacy 2

Question 1

A news article uses anonymous sources to support its main claim. What should a media-literate reader do first?

Accepted Answer

Consider why sources are anonymous and seek corroboration elsewhere

Answer

Anonymous sources are legitimate but require readers to seek corroborating evidence before accepting claims.

Question 2

Which term describes the practice of media outlets prioritizing dramatic or sensational stories to attract audiences?

Accepted Answer

Sensationalism

Answer

Sensationalism is the deliberate use of shocking, dramatic content to generate audience interest at the expense of balanced reporting.

Question 3

A documentary film only interviews people who support one side of a policy debate. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

One-sided presentation / lack of balance

Answer

Presenting only one perspective without acknowledging opposing views is a form of bias that limits the audience's ability to evaluate the issue fully.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a media outlet's editorial board?

Accepted Answer

To set the publication's opinions and positions on issues

Answer

An editorial board shapes the publication's official stance and writes opinion pieces, distinct from the newsroom's reporting function.

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates 'manufactured consent' as described by Noam Chomsky?

Accepted Answer

Mass media shaping public opinion to align with elite interests

Answer

Chomsky's concept describes how media can subtly guide public opinion to support policies favored by powerful institutions without overt censorship.

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

(ELA) English Language Arts Practice Test

ELA Media Literacy 2