ELA Media Literacy 3

Question 1

What does the term 'media convergence' refer to?

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

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The agreement between competing news outlets on a story

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The decline of print journalism

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The regulation of broadcast media by the FCC

Question 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:

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Consistent framing that promotes a particular viewpoint

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Objective reporting using vivid language

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Investigative journalism techniques

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Standard AP Style guidelines

Question 3

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

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Reverse image searching

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Close reading

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Lateral reading

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Source triangulation

Question 4

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

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Weasel words / vague attribution

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Appeal to authority

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Anecdotal evidence

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False equivalence

Question 5

What is 'native advertising'?

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Paid content designed to look like regular editorial content

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Advertising created by local community members

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Ads broadcast on local television stations

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Organic social media growth without paid promotion

Question 6

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

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

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Reading the website's 'About Us' page thoroughly

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Checking the website's Terms of Service

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Looking at the website's most recent publication date

Question 7

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

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Which studies, conducted by whom, compared to what?

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What brand is making this claim?

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How long has the product been on the market?

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What are the side effects listed in the fine print?