Media Literacy for Year 5: Critical Thinking in the Digital Age

Question 1

When evaluating media messages critically, we should NOT:

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Remember to memorize key facts

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Identify the purpose of the message

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Consider the source of the message

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Examine the evidence presented

Question 2

What is the main goal of advertisements?

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To convince people to buy certain products

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To inform consumers about products

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To entertain viewers with catchy phrases

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To educate viewers about important topics

Question 3

Which type of media uses sounds, music, and voices to tell stories?

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Radio

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Television

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Newspapers

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Social media

Question 4

What is a biased media message?

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One that shows only one side of a story

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One that contains accurate information

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One that tries to be fair

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One that comes from a reliable source

Question 5

When consuming media, the audience should:

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Think critically about the message

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Just accept the information

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Argue with the opinions presented

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Share the message with everyone they know

Question 6

Which of these is NOT an example of online content?

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Printed books

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Social media posts

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News articles

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Videos

Question 7

In media language, which part looks at how words are put together to create an effect?

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Syntax

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Semantics

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Pragmatics

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Phonetics

Question 8

When someone uses strong feelings to try to get you to do something, what is this called?

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Pathos

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Ethos

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Logos

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Kairos

Question 9

What is the main difference between an advertisement and a public service announcement?

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Advertisements try to sell you something, while PSAs do not.

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PSAs try to sell you something, while advertisements do not.

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Both advertisements and PSAs try to sell you something.

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Neither advertisements nor PSAs try to sell you something.

Question 10

What is something that is made to look like real news but is not true?

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Fake news

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A made-up story

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A joke

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A rumor

Question 11

There are two types of bias in media. Which one is not on purpose?

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Implicit bias

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Explicit bias

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Both types of bias are on purpose.

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Neither type of bias is on purpose.

Question 12

Why is it most important to be media literate?

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To make informed decisions about the information we consume

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To understand how media messages are created

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To evaluate the credibility of media messages

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To use media to communicate our own ideas

Question 13

Which type of media combines pictures and sounds?

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TV

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Radio

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Newspaper

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Online article

Question 14

Why do advertisers use persuasive language?

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To convince you of something

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To give information

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To make you laugh

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To teach you something

Question 15

Which of these is usually the most reliable source of information?

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A website from the government

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A post on social media

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An advert

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An anonymous blog

Question 16

What is a stereotype in the media?

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A simple and often unfair portrayal of a group of people

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A true and fair portrayal of a group of people

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A positive and inspiring portrayal of a group of people

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A made-up character that represents a group of people

Question 17

What do media regulators do?

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Make sure media content is fair and accurate

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Stop people from sharing their views

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Control what people can see or read

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Ensure all media is owned by the same company

Question 18

Which of the following is **not** a type of media?

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Toy

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Television

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Radio

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Newspaper

Question 19

What is the **main purpose** of a news report?

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To inform the audience about current events

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To entertain the audience

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To share your thoughts

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To sell a product or service

Question 20

What is the **difference** between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot.

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An opinion is based on evidence, while a fact is not.

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A fact is always true, while an opinion can be wrong.

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion.

Question 21

What is the most important thing a news headline should do?

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Tell you the most important details

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Persuade you to think a certain way

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Entertain you with a catchy phrase

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Give you a detailed summary of the article

Question 22

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

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Facts can be proven, while opinions are based on feelings.

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Facts are always true, while opinions are always false.

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Opinions need proof, but facts don't.

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Opinions are more important than facts.

Question 23

What is the main goal of a speech that tries to persuade you?

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To get you to do something

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To tell you about something

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To make you laugh

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To give you information

Question 24

Which of these is not a way we receive news and information?

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A painting

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Newspapers

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Radio broadcasts

Question 25

What is a headline in a newspaper article for?

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To give a quick summary of the main idea

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To provide extra details about a specific topic

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To convince the reader of a certain opinion

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To ask a question to the reader

Question 26

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion is a personal belief

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An opinion is a fact that hasn't been proven yet

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A fact is always true, while an opinion can be wrong

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion

Question 27

When listening to a radio show, it's a good idea to:

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Try to figure out why the speaker is saying what they're saying and what their point of view is

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Only listen to the most important points

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Ignore any sounds or music in the background

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Assume that the speaker knows everything about the topic

Question 28

What are visuals used for in a TV news report?

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To give extra information and help explain the story

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To make the report look better

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To distract the viewer from the main story

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To push a particular point of view

Question 29

When we read a newspaper article, we should:

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Read the whole article carefully

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Just read the headline

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Skip any parts we don't understand

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Believe everything we read

Question 30

What's the difference between a news report and an opinion piece?

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A news report gives facts, while an opinion piece gives the writer's views

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An opinion piece gives facts, while a news report gives the writer's views

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There is no difference between a news report and an opinion piece

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A news report is always fair and balanced, while an opinion piece is always biased

Question 31

When using the internet to find information, it's important to:

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Think about how trustworthy the website is

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Only visit websites with familiar names

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Believe everything you read online

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Share any interesting information you find without checking it

Question 32

Why might a writer use biased language in a media article?

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To convince you of their opinion

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To give you facts

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To make you laugh

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To teach you something new

Question 33

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot.

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An opinion is based on evidence, while a fact is not.

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A fact is subjective, while an opinion is objective.

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An opinion can be proven, while a fact cannot.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of mass media?

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Book

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Television

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Radio

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Magazine

Question 35

What is the primary goal of media literacy?

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To help us understand and evaluate media messages

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To teach us how to create our own media content

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To improve our communication skills

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To inform us about different cultures

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a key skill for effective media literacy?

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Active listening

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Critical thinking

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Evaluating sources

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Identifying bias

Question 37

What is a media bias?

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An opinion presented as a fact

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A balanced presentation of different viewpoints

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A statement based on research

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An advertisement

Question 38

What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven, while an opinion cannot

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An opinion is based on personal beliefs, while a fact is not

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A fact is always true, while an opinion is not

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There is no difference between a fact and an opinion

Question 39

What is a responsible way to use social media?

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Respecting the opinions of others

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Posting personal information without permission

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Sharing false information

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Bullying others

Question 40

What is the key difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is a firsthand account, while a secondary source is a secondhand account

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A primary source is a written document, while a secondary source is an oral account

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A primary source is a recent event, while a secondary source is a historical event

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There is no difference between a primary and a secondary source

Question 41

What determines what you see when you use social media?

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Algorithms

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Your friends

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The government

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Your parents

Question 42

What is one of the most important ethical responsibilities of media professionals?

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To always tell the truth

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To report on every event, even if it's not important

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To only report positive news

Question 43

When listening to a news broadcast on the radio, how can you determine what is a fact and what is an opinion?

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Facts can be checked and verified, while opinions cannot

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Facts are usually stated as questions, while opinions are statements.

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Facts are always objective, while opinions are subjective.

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Facts are presented first, while opinions come later.

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of a movie trailer?

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To persuade people to watch the movie

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To inform viewers about the movie's plot

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To review the movie's strengths and weaknesses

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To provide behind-the-scenes footage of the movie's production

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive technique commonly used in media?

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Emotional appeal

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Using technical language

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Presenting both sides of an argument

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Providing statistics

Question 46

What is the key difference between a primary source and a secondary source of information?

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A primary source provides firsthand information, while a secondary source provides information that has been interpreted or summarized

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A primary source is written by an expert, while a secondary source is written by a non-expert

Question 47

What is a good way to evaluate the trustworthiness of a website?

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Checking the source of the information

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Reading the website's privacy policy

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Looking at the design and layout of the website

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Checking the website's social media presence

Question 48

How can you use your media literacy skills to make smart choices about what media you consume?

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By being aware of how media can influence our thoughts and behaviors

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By avoiding media altogether

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By only consuming media that you agree with

Question 49

What can you do to protect your online privacy?

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Use strong passwords and be careful about sharing personal information

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Only use websites that you trust

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Never use social media

Question 50

An advertisement on the radio says, "This new toy is the perfect gift for your child this holiday!" What is the advertiser trying to persuade you to do?

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Buy the toy.

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Learn more about the toy's features.

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Donate the toy to charity.

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Consider the toy as a gift option.

Question 51

You're watching a cartoon where a character drinks a fizzy drink and then has a lot of energy. What message might this send?

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Drinking this drink gives you energy.

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This drink is only for children.

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Fizzy drinks are bad for your health.

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Cartoons are not a reliable source of information.

Question 52

A news reporter on TV is describing a recent storm. Which of these helps you know that the information is reliable?

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The reporter shows video footage of the storm.

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The reporter smiles throughout the report.

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The reporter has a lot of followers on social media.

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The reporter speaks quickly and loudly.

Question 53

Which of these is an example of someone expressing their opinion?

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I think this movie is boring.

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The movie is about a family.

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The movie stars Tom Hanks.

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The movie is set in the 1950s.

Question 54

A podcast host says, "Visit our website to download exclusive bonus content!" What is the purpose of this message?

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To get you to visit their website.

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To give you feedback on the podcast.

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To explain how to start a podcast.

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To share a funny story.

Question 55

It's important to be aware of different perspectives in the news because it helps you:

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Understand the story more fully.

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Find news that always agrees with you.

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Focus only on stories that make you happy.

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Decide what to think about the story.

Question 56

A TV commercial shows a family having lots of fun while using a new product. What is the commercial trying to persuade you to believe?

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Using the product will improve your family's happiness.

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All families are perfect and never argue.

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Families only enjoy themselves when using new products.

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The product is more important than family time.

Question 57

You see a video online of someone jumping off a high building. Why is it important to think before copying them?

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The video could be edited or fake, potentially putting you in danger.

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Jumping off buildings is always cool and fun.

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Only trained professionals should jump off buildings.

Question 58

A radio ad uses a catchy song to promote a new cereal. What technique is the advertiser using?

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Making the ad memorable.

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Exaggerating the product's benefits.

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Using testimonials from satisfied customers.

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Appealing to your emotions.

Question 59

What is the main difference between a documentary and a sitcom on TV?

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A documentary provides information on real events, while a sitcom is a fictional story designed to make you laugh.

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Documentaries are always serious, while sitcoms are always funny.

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Documentaries are only for adults, while sitcoms are only for children.