Identity & Choices
What is a “value”?
(Something important that guides your decisions)
What is a goal?
(Something you want to achieve)
What is media?
(Ways of communicating information to people)
What is persuasion?
(Trying to influence someone’s opinion or action)
What is a fact?
(Something that can be proven true or false)
Give one example of a personal strength.
(e.g., creativity, patience, leadership)
What is a milestone?
(A small step toward a bigger goal)
Name two types of media.
(TV, social media, newspapers, podcasts, etc.)
What is advertising?
(Messages designed to sell or promote something)
What is an opinion?
(A personal belief or feeling)
What is the difference between a skill and an interest?
(Skill = something you can do well; Interest = something you like)
Give one example of a short-term goal for a student.
(e.g., pass a test, improve English grade)
Is a YouTube video media? Why?
(Yes, it communicates information/entertainment/persuasion)
What is emotional appeal?
(Using feelings to persuade people)
What is bias?
(A preference that affects how something is presented)
How can your values influence your future career choice?
(They help you choose what feels meaningful or acceptable)
Compare studying and working after school: give one advantage of each.
(Study = learning/skills; Work = money/experience)
What is the purpose of entertainment media?
(To amuse or engage the audience)
Give one example of persuasion in social media.
Influencers promoting products, ads, reviews
How can you check if a website is trustworthy?
(Check source, author, date, evidence, reputation)
Explain how someone’s identity can change over time.
(It develops through experiences, choices, and environment)
Why is it important to plan your future instead of deciding randomly?
(Better decisions, clearer direction, fewer mistakes)
Explain how media today is different from 20 years ago.
(More digital, faster, interactive, user-generated)
Why do advertisers use repetition?
(To make the message more memorable and convincing)
Why is perspective important in media messages?
Different perspectives change how we interpret information