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What is an important first step in becoming media and information literate?
What is an important first step in becoming media and information literate?
- Exploring the French origin of the word 'genre'
- Understanding how information is communicated through various media (correct)
- Knowing the exact year 'The medium is the message' was written
- Learning the language and grammar of every medium
What does 'language' refer to in the context of media and information literacy?
What does 'language' refer to in the context of media and information literacy?
- The genre of the media product
- The geographical location of the media message
- Technical and symbolic ingredients used by media and information professionals (correct)
- The primary spoken language of the audience
What do codes and conventions refer to in the context of media messages?
What do codes and conventions refer to in the context of media messages?
- The subcategories of different media genres
- The primary language used in media messages
- The rules and elements used to construct coherent media products (correct)
- The geographical distribution of the media messages
What does 'genre' mean in the context of media and information literacy?
What does 'genre' mean in the context of media and information literacy?
What is meant by 'The medium is the message' according to Marshall McLuhan?
What is meant by 'The medium is the message' according to Marshall McLuhan?
What does it mean when it is said that 'Every medium has its own codes and conventions'?
What does it mean when it is said that 'Every medium has its own codes and conventions'?
What is the primary genre of media creators and producers that involves stories with critical importance to community and national life?
What is the primary genre of media creators and producers that involves stories with critical importance to community and national life?
Which type of news stories focuses on conflict and has a big impact on society, such as news about politics, health, and economy?
Which type of news stories focuses on conflict and has a big impact on society, such as news about politics, health, and economy?
What type of movie genre usually requires stunts, explosions, and a clear hero versus villain dynamic?
What type of movie genre usually requires stunts, explosions, and a clear hero versus villain dynamic?
Which movie genre focuses on character-driven stories and events that regularly happen in everyday life?
Which movie genre focuses on character-driven stories and events that regularly happen in everyday life?
What is the genre that focuses on adrenaline rides for the audience, featuring gore, scares, and creative monsters?
What is the genre that focuses on adrenaline rides for the audience, featuring gore, scares, and creative monsters?
Which type of news stories includes investigative news, opinions, and stories about celebrities and sports?
Which type of news stories includes investigative news, opinions, and stories about celebrities and sports?
What is the genre focused on people coming together, falling apart, and the hurdles in between?
What is the genre focused on people coming together, falling apart, and the hurdles in between?
Which type of movie genre usually takes place in faraway lands or jungles and may involve swashbucklers or treasure hunts?
Which type of movie genre usually takes place in faraway lands or jungles and may involve swashbucklers or treasure hunts?
What is the genre that focuses on keeping the audience amused and holding their attention?
What is the genre that focuses on keeping the audience amused and holding their attention?
Which type of news includes stories that cannot affect one's life, such as news about a certain celebrity or kpop idol?
Which type of news includes stories that cannot affect one's life, such as news about a certain celebrity or kpop idol?
