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Which of the following best describes the role of a newspaper in society?
Which of the following best describes the role of a newspaper in society?
- A platform for publishing partial and false information to excite public feelings.
- A watchdog of human rights and democracy, providing neutral news. (correct)
- A tool for political manipulation and propaganda.
- A source of entertainment and amusement.
Government media always provide completely unbiased news coverage.
Government media always provide completely unbiased news coverage.
False (B)
Besides news, what other types of content can typically be found in a newspaper?
Besides news, what other types of content can typically be found in a newspaper?
Politics, sports, economy, business, weather, and views of great persons
Newspapers are essential for society because people can express their views through them, making the newspaper a kind of 'people's ______'.
Newspapers are essential for society because people can express their views through them, making the newspaper a kind of 'people's ______'.
Match the type of newspaper with its frequency of publication:
Match the type of newspaper with its frequency of publication:
What is a potential negative consequence of newspapers publishing false or biased information?
What is a potential negative consequence of newspapers publishing false or biased information?
Identify two ways in which newspapers serve the needs of specific groups within society, such as businessmen or students.
Identify two ways in which newspapers serve the needs of specific groups within society, such as businessmen or students.
Since the advent of the Internet, newspapers have become entirely obsolete.
Since the advent of the Internet, newspapers have become entirely obsolete.
What is the primary way businesses use newspapers to increase awareness?
What is the primary way businesses use newspapers to increase awareness?
Newspapers exclusively cater to the entertainment needs of the public, neglecting governmental announcements and project notifications.
Newspapers exclusively cater to the entertainment needs of the public, neglecting governmental announcements and project notifications.
In what country was it purported that the earliest form of newspapers was published?
In what country was it purported that the earliest form of newspapers was published?
According to Napoleon, "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand ______."
According to Napoleon, "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand ______."
Match these newspapers with their language:
Match these newspapers with their language:
Which of the following is a typical function of newspapers that benefits students?
Which of the following is a typical function of newspapers that benefits students?
Newspapers are exclusively a source of serious news and do not include any entertainment or recreational elements.
Newspapers are exclusively a source of serious news and do not include any entertainment or recreational elements.
What kind of information can job seekers typically find in newspapers?
What kind of information can job seekers typically find in newspapers?
The 'Indian Gazette,' which was published in ______, was the first newspaper in the sub-continent.
The 'Indian Gazette,' which was published in ______, was the first newspaper in the sub-continent.
Match each type of newspaper with its main content frequency:
Match each type of newspaper with its main content frequency:
Why do newspapers offer sections for opinions and views?
Why do newspapers offer sections for opinions and views?
Newspapers always present unbiased news, regardless of their ownership or political affiliations.
Newspapers always present unbiased news, regardless of their ownership or political affiliations.
What is the name of the first Bengali newspaper?
What is the name of the first Bengali newspaper?
In Europe, ______ was purportedly the first to publish newspapers.
In Europe, ______ was purportedly the first to publish newspapers.
Which demographic would be MOST interested in the 'market conditions' posted by the newspaper?
Which demographic would be MOST interested in the 'market conditions' posted by the newspaper?
Flashcards
What is a Newspaper?
What is a Newspaper?
A paper that carries news from around the world, acting as a storehouse of knowledge.
Types of Newspapers
Types of Newspapers
Dailies, weeklies, and monthlies are different publication frequencies.
Newspaper Contents
Newspaper Contents
Politics, sports, economy, business, weather, and opinions.
Importance of Newspapers
Importance of Newspapers
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Demerits of Newspapers
Demerits of Newspapers
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Newspaper's Role
Newspaper's Role
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Newspaper in Modern Times
Newspaper in Modern Times
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Newspaper for all
Newspaper for all
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Newspaper
Newspaper
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Advertisement
Advertisement
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Periodicals/Magazines
Periodicals/Magazines
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Importance of Newspapers for Students
Importance of Newspapers for Students
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Newspaper Entertainment
Newspaper Entertainment
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Government Information in Newspapers
Government Information in Newspapers
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Newspaper's Role in the 21st Century
Newspaper's Role in the 21st Century
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Daily Newspaper
Daily Newspaper
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Newspaper benefit
Newspaper benefit
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'The Indian Gazette'
'The Indian Gazette'
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'The Samachar Darpan'
'The Samachar Darpan'
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Newspaper for job seekers
Newspaper for job seekers
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Newspaper's best feature
Newspaper's best feature
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Study Notes
- A newspaper provides domestic and international news, acting as a repository of knowledge.
- Newspapers come in various frequencies: dailies, weeklies, and monthlies.
- Prothom Alo, Daily Ittefaq, Samakal, Janakantha, and Sangbad are well-known Bangla dailies in Bangladesh.
- The Daily Star and the Daily Independent are prominent English dailies.
- Newspapers cover a wide array of topics including politics, sports, economy, business, and weather.
- Newspapers often include opinions and perspectives from notable figures.
Importance
- Newspapers are highly important because they provide neutral news, contrasting government media which may be biased.
- Newspapers are vital for society, allowing people to voice their opinions, hence being termed "the people's parliament."
- Newspapers monitor human rights and democracy, and offer considerable educational value.
Demerits
- Some newspapers can be detrimental to society due to the publication of biased or false information that can incite public unrest.
Conclusion
- Newspapers are essential for daily life, offering a means to learn and stay informed.
- Newspapers satisfy the human desire for knowledge about global events.
- Newspapers serve as key sources for news, perspectives, knowledge, information, and education.
- Newspapers contain information useful for common people, students, politicians, lawyers, traders, and sportsmen.
- Newspapers keep the public informed about both domestic and international happenings.
- Newspapers serve as a platform for publicity and propaganda.
- Businessmen use newspapers to understand market conditions and advertise products.
- Different institutions and professionals advertise to seek clients, while people can find information on flats, houses, jobs, and other notices.
- Students benefit from newspapers through access to the latest research, discoveries, and ideas from thinkers, writers, poets, and scientists.
- Newspapers often have dedicated sections for students, featuring discussions on various subjects by experienced teachers.
- Newspapers provide educational news, admission updates, and exam results.
- Newspapers offer entertainment through magazines, jokes, cartoons, and stories.
- Newspapers inform the public about government notifications, laws, projects, policies, and plans.
- Newspapers are critical due to the abundance of information they provide.
- Newspapers are considered essential for being informed and globally aware in the 21st century.
- Newspapers was supposedly first published first in China.
- Venice was the first to bring out a newspaper in Europe.
- It was published in Englan during the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
- The 'Indian Gazette' published in 1774, was the first newspaper in the sub-continent.
- 'The Samachar Darpan' brought out by the Missionaries of Sreerampur, was the first Bengali newspaper.
- Daily newspapers report current affairs and are widely read.
- Periodicals and magazines feature stories, articles, literature, and poems.
- The Ittefaq, the Sangbad, the Inquilab, the Prothom Alo, the Janakantha, the Samakal are important Bengali dailies in Bangladesh.
- The Daily Star, the Bangladesh Times are well-known English dailies.
- The Bitchitra, the Bartaman, Dinkal, the Chhanda are weekly magazines.
- The Chitra Bangla and the Ananda Bichitra are fortnightly and monthly magazines.
- Newspapers provide information for students, politicians, lawyers, traders and sportsmen.
- Newspapers help students learn about the world outside.
- Traders use newspapers to know about market condition.
- Sports enthusiasts can get news of sports all over the world.
- Politicians use newspapers to learn about national and international politics.
- Job seekers can find useful information in newspapers.
- Newspapers are important for advertisement because it brings products and goods to the notice of the people.
- Newspapers facilitate communication between the government and the people.
- Newspapers owned by political parties may present biased news.
- Newspapers have the potential to destabilize a country by publishing false news.
- Newspapers have a crucial role in nation-building and should prioritize the public interest.
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