Practice News Articles - 1.1 | Module 7: Media Literacy and Digital Communication | IB grade 9 English
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1.1 - News Articles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the inverted pyramid structure in news articles?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the key details that need to be told first.

Question 2

Easy

Define bias in the context of news articles.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how one might lean towards a particular opinion.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the inverted pyramid style in news articles aim to achieve?

  • To confuse the reader
  • To prioritize important information
  • To make articles longer

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how information is organized.

Question 2

True or False: Bias means presenting information objectively.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what it means to be 'partial'.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Choose a recent news article and dissect its language for bias. What specific diction choices contribute to this bias?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on emotional words versus neutral terms.

Question 2

Create a biased news headline for a fictional story, then rewrite it to remove bias. Discuss the differences.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Notice how choice of words can influence feelings.

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