72 Questions
What aspect drives how stories are told, who tells them, and why they are told?
Power
During the protests in Tahrir Square, what does the square symbolize?
Liberation
What term is used to describe the events in Egypt between 25th January and 11th February 2011?
Arab Spring
According to Richardson (2007), how can the way people are named in news discourse impact perception?
It influences public opinion
In news reporting, what do journalists rely on to give credibility and unbiased appearance to their stories?
News sources
'Three people are reported to have been killed.' What aspect of news discourse is highlighted by this sentence?
Minimization of harm
What is the main point of Deacon et al's argument regarding news journalism?
Selective quotation creates a factual account in news journalism.
What role does knowledge play in contemporary society?
Knowledge produced from the media empowers or disempowers individuals.
Why is the 23-year old man's name given deliberate prominence in the text?
To emphasize the impact of naming in news discourse.
What is the significance of asking 'Why am I being told what I am told?' when watching the news?
To emphasize the importance of critical thinking about news content.
In the context of news reporting, what does 'crating the appearance of a factual account' mean?
Using selective quotations to manipulate the narrative.
According to Hilary Clinton as quoted in the text, what was Washington's belief about the Egyptian government during the protests?
Washington believed the Egyptian government was stable and responsive to people's needs.
How does the media create and perpetuate a 'regime of truth'?
By selectively deciding what stories, ideas, tastes, and values are offered to the audience.
According to Laughey, how is the power to decide what content is offered through media communications distributed?
Unequally in favor of ruling interests rather than the interests of the silent majority.
How does Foucault view individuals' relationship with power structures as portrayed by the media?
Individuals have internalized the oppressive power structures that govern them.
In news reporting, what role does value-judgment play?
It can influence how events are portrayed and perceived by the audience.
How does naming impact news discourse according to the text?
It shapes how information is perceived and understood by the audience.
What is the significance of deliberate euphemism in news according to the text?
It can soften or mask harsh realities, influencing public perception.
The 23-year old man mentioned in the text is highlighted by Al-Jazeera for his role in the Egypt protests.
False
Hilary Clinton stated that Washington believed the Egyptian government was unstable during the protests.
False
Deacon et al argue that selective quotation is not part of news journalism's characteristic rhetoric.
False
Knowledge produced by the media only empowers individuals and never disempowers them.
False
In news discourse, deliberate euphemism serves to highlight the harsh reality of events.
False
The representation of violence in news reporting never influences public perception or attitudes towards certain issues.
False
The text suggests that the Egyptians were portrayed as violent and aggressive during the protests.
False
The Al-Jazeera report refers to the Muslim Brotherhood as a banned political party.
True
Naming Egyptian eyewitnesses in news reports adds credibility to the news sources.
True
The text implies that using euphemisms in news reporting can soften the impact of sensitive topics.
True
Value-judgment in news reporting is considered a characteristic of violence-oriented journalism according to the text.
True
The text implies that news sources should always be avoided to maintain credibility in reporting.
False
Journalists always rely solely on objective facts and avoid any form of bias in reporting news.
False
In news reporting, the way people are named does not have any significant impact on how they are viewed.
False
Euphemisms are never used in news reporting as they may distort the accuracy of the information.
False
The representation of violence in news reporting has no influence on how conflicts are framed.
False
Credibility of news sources does not play a role in making news stories appear unbiased.
False
Value-judgment does not impact news reporting as journalists strive for complete objectivity.
False
How does the text suggest that naming impacts news discourse?
Naming individuals in news reports can add credibility and authenticity to the sources.
How does naming impact news discourse according to the text?
Naming impacts news discourse by influencing how individuals and events are perceived and understood.
What role does credibility of news sources play in making news stories appear unbiased?
Credibility of news sources is essential to maintain the unbiased appearance of news stories.
What is the significance of naming the 23-year old man in the text?
The deliberate prominence of the 23-year old man's name highlights his role and importance in the Egypt protests.
In what way does value-judgment impact news reporting according to the text?
Value-judgment in news reporting can lean towards violence-oriented journalism.
How does value-judgment play a role in news reporting?
Value-judgment in news reporting can influence the framing of stories, shaping how events are portrayed and understood by the audience.
How does the representation of violence in news reporting influence public perception?
The representation of violence in news reporting can frame conflicts in a certain way.
What is the impact of deliberate euphemism in news reporting?
Deliberate euphemism in news reporting can soften the impact of sensitive topics, potentially shaping the audience's emotional response to the news.
What is the significance of deliberate euphemism in news according to the text?
Deliberate euphemism in news reporting can soften the impact of sensitive topics.
How does the representation of violence in news reporting influence public perception?
The representation of violence in news reporting can impact public perception by framing conflicts, shaping attitudes towards certain issues, and potentially influencing societal responses.
Why is it important to name individuals in news reports, according to the text?
Naming individuals adds credibility and authenticity to the news sources.
What role does credibility of news sources play in shaping the audience's trust in news reports?
The credibility of news sources is essential in maintaining the audience's trust in news reports, as it affects the perceived reliability and accuracy of the information presented.
How can the way people are named in news discourse impact perception?
The way people are named in news discourse can impact perception by influencing how they are viewed.
What role does credibility of news sources play in making news stories appear unbiased?
Credibility of news sources plays a crucial role in making news stories appear unbiased.
How does value-judgment impact news reporting?
Value-judgment can impact news reporting by influencing the perception of certain events or individuals.
What influence does the representation of violence in news reporting have?
The representation of violence in news reporting can influence public perception and attitudes towards certain issues.
What is the significance of deliberate euphemism in news?
Deliberate euphemism in news reporting can serve to soften the impact of sensitive topics.
What impact does naming Egyptian eyewitnesses in news reports have?
Naming Egyptian eyewitnesses in news reports can add credibility to the news sources.
What is the term used to describe a recognized social position that an individual occupies?
Status
Which of the following is an example of achieved status?
Professional positions
What does social mobility determine?
The extent to which people's social and economic statuses can change
What does a status set consist of?
Collection of statuses people have over a lifetime
Which term refers to a status one is born into or enters involuntarily?
Ascribed status
What does the term 'social position' primarily contribute to?
Individual's social identity
What is 'role set' as defined by Robert Merton?
All the roles that are attached to a particular status
What is the main difference between 'role strain' and 'role conflict' as described in the text?
Role strain is about the expectations generated by a single status, while role conflict is about the expectations generated by multiple statuses
What did Thorleif Schjelderup-Ebbe introduce in relation to small-group settings?
The pecking order
How does the text describe the role of statuses in criminal gangs?
Statuses are used to establish a pecking order, ranging from president to associate, soldier, and wannabe
What is the main purpose of the 'role exit' process?
To establish a new role when disengaging from a role central to one's identity
What is the key difference between 'status' and 'role' as discussed in the text?
Statuses are attached to an individual, while roles are attached to a particular status
According to the concept of master status, which of the following is true?
A person's master status dominates all their other statuses in most social contexts.
What is the key difference between status consistency and status inconsistency?
Status consistency means all of a person's statuses are ranked similarly in the social hierarchy, while status inconsistency means their statuses are ranked differently.
In the context of social roles, which of the following is true?
Social roles are a set of behaviors and attitudes associated with a particular status.
How does the concept of status hierarchy relate to the idea of marginalization?
Status hierarchy determines which groups are marginalized, as one status is valued above others.
Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of status inconsistency?
An Indigenous cabinet minister.
How does the concept of bureaucracy and formal rationalization relate to social roles?
Bureaucracy and formal rationalization create rigid social roles that are difficult to change.
Test your knowledge on key figures and voices involved in the Egypt protests, including the US Secretary of State at the time, Hillary Clinton. Explore the prominent personalities and their statements during this significant period of unrest.
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