2 - Media Messages and Representation: How Reality is Constructed
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Practice Questions
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What is media literacy?
💡 Hint: Think about what skills you need to be able to critically understand media.
Define representation in media.
💡 Hint: Consider what you see when different groups are shown in films or news.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What technique is used to shape the presentation of information in media?
💡 Hint: Think about how news reports might focus on some facts and ignore others.
True or False: Media can reinforce existing societal values.
💡 Hint: Consider how certain shows or articles portray social norms.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an advertisement targeted at teenagers. Discuss how you would use strategic messaging techniques effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about what trends or interests teenagers currently have.
Critically analyze a recent media text (news article, ad, etc.) and identify any existing biases present.
💡 Hint: Focus on the language and visuals used in the chosen text.
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