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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of achieved status?

<p>Professional positions (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a status set consist of?

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

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

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

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

<p>Individual's social identity (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The pecking order (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>An Indigenous cabinet minister. (C)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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