5.2 - Criterion A (Analysing)
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Practice Questions
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What is media bias?
💡 Hint: Think about how some news channels might favor certain political views.
List an example of a persuasive technique.
💡 Hint: Which appeal relates to credibility?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of news media?
💡 Hint: Think about what you do when you turn on the news.
True or False: Misinformation is always deliberately false.
💡 Hint: Consider different reasons why people might share false information.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked to write a short analysis comparing how two different news articles report the same event. Point out at least two biases present in the articles.
💡 Hint: Look for adjectives that indicate favorable or unfavorable views.
Consider an advertisement that evokes strong emotions to sell a product. Discuss how effective it is and the potential drawbacks of appealing primarily to pathos.
💡 Hint: What happens if the emotional response fades away?
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