2.1 - The Construction of Reality
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Practice Questions
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What does media literacy involve?
💡 Hint: Think about the skills we need for interacting with media.
Give an example of a bias in media.
💡 Hint: Consider how stories might focus on only one side.
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Interactive Quizzes
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How does media influence our perception of reality?
💡 Hint: Think about the way news can emphasize different details.
True or False: Stereotypes in media can promote a clearer understanding of diverse groups.
💡 Hint: Consider how stereotypes can misrepresent real diversity.
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Challenge Problems
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Critique a recent advertisement regarding its targeted audience and effectiveness. What elements support its message?
💡 Hint: Consider age, lifestyle, and cultural references.
Examine any two articles covering the same event. Analyze for differences in bias and representation.
💡 Hint: What details are included and which are omitted?
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