Definitions
The ability to read and write
Literacy
Spoken, written, and shown.
What are the four purposes of media?
To educate, entertain, persuade and inform.
There are two type of audiences. What are they?
Niche and Broad.
Who is the target audience of a McDonald's commercial claiming that their happy meals are now healthy.
Parents of young children
A way to send a message to many people through writing, speech or images
Media
The radio is an example of a _______ message?
Spoken
Tiktok is an example of a type of media that is meant to __________.
Entertain
People who watch the news is an example of a __________ audience.
Broad
Who is the target audience of a flashy sports car commercial?
Wealthy adults who drive cars
The reason why media is created
Purpose
The newspaper is an example of a _______ message?
Written
The news is an example of a type of media that is meant to __________.
Inform
People who watch anime is an example of a __________ audience.
Niche
What is the purpose of an educational video?
To educate.
The information that is given to the audience
Message
Paintings are an example of a _______ message?
Shown
A history book is an example of a type of media that is meant to __________.
Educate
Popular music playing on the radio is intended for a ___________ audience.
Broad
Music videos are an example of a ________ message.
Shown
The people who view or receive a media text.
Audience
What is an example of an unreliable media source?
Tiktok, Youtube, etc.
An advertisement is an example of a type of media that is meant to __________.
Persuade
An advertisement for a retirement home is intended for a ___________ audience.
Niche
How often do we encounter media in our daily lives?
Every day!