Communication and media literacy Flashcards
What is communication?
It is the act of transferring information from one place,person or group to another.
What is a message?
It is information conveyed by words and or other signs and symbols.
What is transparency?
This means being easily seen through.
Who is a sender?
The sender is the individual who initiates a message.
Who is a receiver?
The receiver is the individual to whom a message is directed.
What is mass media?
It is the primary means of communication used to reach the vast majority of the general public.
What is media literacy?
It is the ability to identify different types of media and the messages they are sending.
What is social media?
It is any digital tool that allows users to quickly create and share content with the public.
What is a fact?
A fact is information used as evidence to prove that something is known or true.
What is a opinion?
A opinion is a view or judgement formed about something,not based on fact or knoledge.
What is a propaganda?
It is information of misleading nature used to promote a political cause, to influence public opinion or point of view.
What are some ways to communicate?
-Verbal communication
-Nonverbal communication
-Written communication
-Listening communication
-Visual communication
What is mass media?
It means technology that is intended to reach a mass audience.
What is media literacy?
It is the ability to identify different types of media and the messages they are sending.
What is social media?
It is any digital tool that allows users to quickly share content with the public.
