The Media Flashcards
What is one role of the media?
Inform people about the impact of the government
The media acts as a channel through which citizens can understand governmental actions and policies.
How does the media help people in decision-making?
Helps people make informed decisions
Access to accurate information is crucial for individuals to make choices in their personal and civic lives.
What is fake news?
False information created by anyone with an electronic device
Fake news can be motivated by various factors, including personal grievances and political agendas.
List some reasons why fake news is created.
- Out of hatred, spite, or jealousy
- Revenge or to teach someone a lesson
- Political reasons
- Promote an ideology
- Harm a business competitor
- Promote products
- Make money
These motivations highlight the diverse and often negative intentions behind the spread of misinformation.
What is satire?
A genre of art/literature that uses wit, irony, or sarcasm to highlight bad behavior
Satire aims to provoke change or improvement by making the criticized behavior appear ridiculous.
Define bias in the context of media.
Supporting or opposing something or someone in an unfair way based on beliefs
Bias can skew the representation of facts and influence public perception.
