Communication Through the Ages
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Explain the relationship between the terms 'media' and 'medium'.

Media is the plural form of the word 'medium', and it refers to the various means of communication in society.

What is the significance of mass media?

Mass media refers to TV, radio, and newspapers, which reach millions of people across the country and the world, playing a crucial role in communication and information dissemination.

How has technology impacted the reach and quality of media?

Advancements in technology have allowed media to reach more people and improve the quality of sound and images, thus enhancing the overall communication experience.

In what way has television influenced our perception of the world?

<p>Television has enabled us to perceive ourselves as members of a larger global community, bringing the world closer to us and allowing us to access global events from the comfort of our homes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does money play in the context of media?

<p>Money plays a significant role in the media industry, influencing the production, distribution, and accessibility of various forms of communication and entertainment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the various ways through which media is described in society?

<p>Everything ranging from the stall at the local fair to the programme that you see on TV can be called media. It refers to all means of communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has changing technology impacted the reach and quality of media?

<p>Changing technology and making it more modern helps the media to reach more people. It also improves the quality of sound and images.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does television play in shaping our perception of the world?

<p>Television has enabled us to think of ourselves as members of a larger global world. It has brought the world closer to us.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has media influenced the way we think about our lives?

<p>Apart from this, it has changed the ways in which we think about our lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does mass media refer to and why is it significant?

<p>TV, radio and newspapers are a form of media that reaches millions of people, or the masses, across the country and the world and thus called mass media. The naming of mass media is related to the different technologies that media use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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