Egypt Protests: Key Figures and Voices
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What aspect drives how stories are told, who tells them, and why they are told?

  • Profit
  • Popularity
  • Power (correct)
  • Authenticity
  • During the protests in Tahrir Square, what does the square symbolize?

  • Ancient landmarks
  • Civil war
  • Colonial rule
  • Liberation (correct)
  • What term is used to describe the events in Egypt between 25th January and 11th February 2011?

  • Mediterranean Protest
  • Middle East Uprising
  • Arab Renaissance
  • Arab Spring (correct)
  • According to Richardson (2007), how can the way people are named in news discourse impact perception?

    <p>It influences public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In news reporting, what do journalists rely on to give credibility and unbiased appearance to their stories?

    <p>News sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Three people are reported to have been killed.' What aspect of news discourse is highlighted by this sentence?

    <p>Minimization of harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point of Deacon et al's argument regarding news journalism?

    <p>Selective quotation creates a factual account in news journalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does knowledge play in contemporary society?

    <p>Knowledge produced from the media empowers or disempowers individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the 23-year old man's name given deliberate prominence in the text?

    <p>To emphasize the impact of naming in news discourse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of asking 'Why am I being told what I am told?' when watching the news?

    <p>To emphasize the importance of critical thinking about news content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of news reporting, what does 'crating the appearance of a factual account' mean?

    <p>Using selective quotations to manipulate the narrative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hilary Clinton as quoted in the text, what was Washington's belief about the Egyptian government during the protests?

    <p>Washington believed the Egyptian government was stable and responsive to people's needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the media create and perpetuate a 'regime of truth'?

    <p>By selectively deciding what stories, ideas, tastes, and values are offered to the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Laughey, how is the power to decide what content is offered through media communications distributed?

    <p>Unequally in favor of ruling interests rather than the interests of the silent majority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Foucault view individuals' relationship with power structures as portrayed by the media?

    <p>Individuals have internalized the oppressive power structures that govern them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In news reporting, what role does value-judgment play?

    <p>It can influence how events are portrayed and perceived by the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does naming impact news discourse according to the text?

    <p>It shapes how information is perceived and understood by the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of deliberate euphemism in news according to the text?

    <p>It can soften or mask harsh realities, influencing public perception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 23-year old man mentioned in the text is highlighted by Al-Jazeera for his role in the Egypt protests.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hilary Clinton stated that Washington believed the Egyptian government was unstable during the protests.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deacon et al argue that selective quotation is not part of news journalism's characteristic rhetoric.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Knowledge produced by the media only empowers individuals and never disempowers them.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In news discourse, deliberate euphemism serves to highlight the harsh reality of events.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The representation of violence in news reporting never influences public perception or attitudes towards certain issues.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text suggests that the Egyptians were portrayed as violent and aggressive during the protests.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Al-Jazeera report refers to the Muslim Brotherhood as a banned political party.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Naming Egyptian eyewitnesses in news reports adds credibility to the news sources.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text implies that using euphemisms in news reporting can soften the impact of sensitive topics.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Value-judgment in news reporting is considered a characteristic of violence-oriented journalism according to the text.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text implies that news sources should always be avoided to maintain credibility in reporting.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Journalists always rely solely on objective facts and avoid any form of bias in reporting news.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In news reporting, the way people are named does not have any significant impact on how they are viewed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Euphemisms are never used in news reporting as they may distort the accuracy of the information.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The representation of violence in news reporting has no influence on how conflicts are framed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Credibility of news sources does not play a role in making news stories appear unbiased.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Value-judgment does not impact news reporting as journalists strive for complete objectivity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that naming impacts news discourse?

    <p>Naming individuals in news reports can add credibility and authenticity to the sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does naming impact news discourse according to the text?

    <p>Naming impacts news discourse by influencing how individuals and events are perceived and understood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does credibility of news sources play in making news stories appear unbiased?

    <p>Credibility of news sources is essential to maintain the unbiased appearance of news stories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of naming the 23-year old man in the text?

    <p>The deliberate prominence of the 23-year old man's name highlights his role and importance in the Egypt protests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does value-judgment impact news reporting according to the text?

    <p>Value-judgment in news reporting can lean towards violence-oriented journalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does value-judgment play a role in news reporting?

    <p>Value-judgment in news reporting can influence the framing of stories, shaping how events are portrayed and understood by the audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the representation of violence in news reporting influence public perception?

    <p>The representation of violence in news reporting can frame conflicts in a certain way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of deliberate euphemism in news reporting?

    <p>Deliberate euphemism in news reporting can soften the impact of sensitive topics, potentially shaping the audience's emotional response to the news.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of deliberate euphemism in news according to the text?

    <p>Deliberate euphemism in news reporting can soften the impact of sensitive topics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the representation of violence in news reporting influence public perception?

    <p>The representation of violence in news reporting can impact public perception by framing conflicts, shaping attitudes towards certain issues, and potentially influencing societal responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to name individuals in news reports, according to the text?

    <p>Naming individuals adds credibility and authenticity to the news sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does credibility of news sources play in shaping the audience's trust in news reports?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the way people are named in news discourse impact perception?

    <p>The way people are named in news discourse can impact perception by influencing how they are viewed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does credibility of news sources play in making news stories appear unbiased?

    <p>Credibility of news sources plays a crucial role in making news stories appear unbiased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does value-judgment impact news reporting?

    <p>Value-judgment can impact news reporting by influencing the perception of certain events or individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence does the representation of violence in news reporting have?

    <p>The representation of violence in news reporting can influence public perception and attitudes towards certain issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of deliberate euphemism in news?

    <p>Deliberate euphemism in news reporting can serve to soften the impact of sensitive topics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does naming Egyptian eyewitnesses in news reports have?

    <p>Naming Egyptian eyewitnesses in news reports can add credibility to the news sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a recognized social position that an individual occupies?

    <p>Status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of achieved status?

    <p>Professional positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does social mobility determine?

    <p>The extent to which people's social and economic statuses can change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a status set consist of?

    <p>Collection of statuses people have over a lifetime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a status one is born into or enters involuntarily?

    <p>Ascribed status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'social position' primarily contribute to?

    <p>Individual's social identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'role set' as defined by Robert Merton?

    <p>All the roles that are attached to a particular status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between 'role strain' and 'role conflict' as described in the text?

    <p>Role strain is about the expectations generated by a single status, while role conflict is about the expectations generated by multiple statuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Thorleif Schjelderup-Ebbe introduce in relation to small-group settings?

    <p>The pecking order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the role of statuses in criminal gangs?

    <p>Statuses are used to establish a pecking order, ranging from president to associate, soldier, and wannabe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the 'role exit' process?

    <p>To establish a new role when disengaging from a role central to one's identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between 'status' and 'role' as discussed in the text?

    <p>Statuses are attached to an individual, while roles are attached to a particular status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the concept of master status, which of the following is true?

    <p>A person's master status dominates all their other statuses in most social contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between status consistency and status inconsistency?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of social roles, which of the following is true?

    <p>Social roles are a set of behaviors and attitudes associated with a particular status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of status hierarchy relate to the idea of marginalization?

    <p>Status hierarchy determines which groups are marginalized, as one status is valued above others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of status inconsistency?

    <p>An Indigenous cabinet minister.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of bureaucracy and formal rationalization relate to social roles?

    <p>Bureaucracy and formal rationalization create rigid social roles that are difficult to change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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