9. What role do facts play in the formation of opinions?
A) Without facts, you can't have an opinion.
B) Facts are backed up by informed opinions.
C) Informed opinions are backed up by facts.
D) Facts and opinions have nothing to do with one another.
10) Which of the following is an informed opinion?
A) Many sharks give birth to live young.
B) Sharks' strong jaws and sharp senses make then fearsome predators.
C) Shark documentaries are the most informative programs on television.
D) The whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean.
11) If you were a news editor, how might you slant coverage against a war your country is fighting?
A) By reporting mostly on defeats, and ignoring successes.
B) By interviewing top generals.
C) By reporting on what life is like for the soldiers.
D) By reporting the number of people injured in battle.
12) _____________ refers to information or ideas deliberately spread to persuade people to do or think something, even if the information may not be completely factual or verifiable.
A) personality
B) interrogation
C) propaganda
D) statistics
13) What are the two types of propaganda discussed in the video?
A) testimonial and bandwagon
B) name calling and transfer
C) bandwagon and name calling
D) testimonial and emotional appeal
14) A product is being advertised on television and you hear the phrase, "Everyone is buying these books and making tons of money by using the methods described in them. Don't be left out of this unique opporutnity to make a fortune!" Which type of propaganda is being utlized?
A) bandwagon
B) testimonial
C) name calling
D) emotional appeal
15) What message does an advertise send by including a famous singer in an ad?
A) Music makes everything better
B) Hard work is more important than fame
C) This product will make you rich and famous
D) Famous singers don't use this product
16. The word "literacy" in Media Literacy refers to:
A) Improving my vocabulary
B) Figuring out meaning and messages
C) Reading about technology
D) Learning how to read more quickly