Mainstream Media
Give an example of a mainstream media source.
The Brandon Sun, The Neepawa Banner, CBC, BBC, Global, etc.
A story or video might be _________ when it is leaning towards a specific perspective, opinion, or political side
biased
Content that is completely false and created to trick people is called f___________ c_________.
fabricated content
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
A mom shares a post she saw about a lice outbreak at school. Then she finds out it was from 5 years ago.
misinformation
The main big purpose that something needs to have to be considered propaganda is called an a_______.
agenda
___________ is when information is filtered, selected, or controlled by the media so the public only see some of it.
Gatekeeping
Each person has their own __________; unconscious attitudes, stereotypes, or cultural assumptions.
implicit bias
When a person imitates another person's account on social media and pretends to be them it is called im____________ co________.
imposter content
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
An online bot continually posts lies about a political candidates addiction problems.
disinformation
A propaganda technique that makes the issue sound basic and uncomplicated is called s______________.
simplification
____________ is when an article uses words or phrases with a strong emotional association.
loaded language
An original author of a story or video that shows that they favor one side of an issue and select information that agrees with that side is called _________ ______.
source bias
When a real image is changed or photoshopped to trick people the new image is called m______________ content.
manipulated content
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
An athlete's fired agent releases private messages about the athlete's use of steroids.
malinformation
A propaganda technique that makes something seem more powerful or unbeatable is called _____________. (It blows it out of proportion).
exaggeration
A __________ is when a source takes a negative story and tries to make it sound positive (twisting the story).
spin
C___________ _______ is a person's desire to find information that supports what they already believe and ignore things they disagree with.
confirmation bias
When an image is shown with a fake date or setting, so it is taken out of context it is called f_____ c______.
false context
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
An elderly person continually shares stories from a satirical website thinking that the stories are true. They never cite where the information comes from.
misinformation
A propaganda technique that tries to play on people's fears or desires is called ex___________.
exploitation
The way information is presented to an audience is called _____________. (like how a photo is displayed on the wall)
framing
An e_____ c__________ is when social media just repeats back messages that support your bias.
echo chamber
Content that is presented in a way that it sounds real, is ridiculous and meant to be a joke, but some people might misinterpret is called ___________. (like 'This or That' on CBC or 'The Onion').
satire
Is it misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation?
A large dairy company tries to convince parents to avoid buying oat or soy milk by making up a fake scientic study about alternatives to cow's milk.
disinformation
A propaganda technique that makes you choose a side (the good side or the bad side) is called d___________.
division