The World of Media

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

Media = Communication channels through which news, entertainment, education, data, or promotional messages are disseminated News = Information regarding recent events Entertainment = Shows, movies, television, or other enjoyment Merriam-Webster Dictionary = Defines media as an agency for mass communication

Match the following mediums with their type of casting:

TV = Broadcasting Direct mail = Narrowcasting Radio = Broadcasting Internet = Both broadcasting and narrowcasting

Match the following types of media with their descriptions:

Newspapers = A type of print media for broadcasting news Billboards = A large outdoor advertising structure Telephone = A communication device used for narrowcasting Fax = A telecommunications technology used to transfer printed documents

Match the following methods with their relation to news dissemination:

Word-of-mouth = A method of spreading news through personal communication Printing = A method of disseminating news through physical media Radio = A method of disseminating news through broadcasting Electronic communication = A method of disseminating news through digital media Signup and view all the answers

Match the following forms of media with their definitions:

News = Information about recent events Entertainment = Media content designed to amuse or entertain Education = Media content designed to provide knowledge or skills Promotional messages = Media content designed to advertise or sell a product or service Signup and view all the answers

Name some examples of media platforms.

Some examples of media platforms include newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, billboards, direct mail, telephone, fax, and internet. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of media?

Media is defined as communication channels through which news, entertainment, education, data, or promotional messages are disseminated. Signup and view all the answers

How does Merriam-Webster dictionary define media?

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines media as expression, conveyance or cultivation of information and is an agency for mass communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is news?

News is information regarding recent events. Signup and view all the answers

How can news be conveyed?

News can be conveyed through word-of-mouth, printing, postal services, radio, electronic communication, or the testimonies of observers and witnesses to the events. Signup and view all the answers