Types of Media
Techniques
Bias
Target Audience
Potpourri
100
Something that is read on a daily basis that is divided into sections such as "Classifieds" or "Entertainment"
What is a newspaper?
100
People in commercials usually aren't sad when they're using the advertised product. Instead, their expressions usually show that they're feeling this.
What is happy?
100
When writing an article, a good way to avoid bias is by sticking to the information which can be summed up by these 5 words.
What is "who", "what", "where", "when", "why"?
100
My book has plenty of pictures, and simple sentences. The cover is very colourful and the book also features pop-ups.
Who are children?
100
The Provincial candidates of the Liberal and Progressive Conservative parties.
Who are Kathleen Wynne and Tim Hudak
200
Where people broadcast their pictures, ideas, and their lives. Examples are instagram and myspace.
What is social media?
200
Black and white may be classic, but it doesn't attract many audiences. Instead, different media forms use this to capture their audience's attention.
What is colour?
200
Another point of view or another opinion can also be called this. HINT: starts with a P.
What is perspective?
200
In order to advertise my business, I post my ad in the newspaper, and have my commercial air during the evening news.
Who are adults?
200
The subject that the massive book from the first media lesson was based on.
What is history?
300
Fiction or Non-Fiction, this type of media usually has underlying themes or messages.
What is books?
300
"I'm lovin' it", "Built Ford tough", "Bet you can't eat just one", and "Finger lickin' good" are examples of these.
What are slogans?
300
With the help of articles that we've looked at in class, it is evident that this group of people are biased as they try to lure supporters.
Who are politicians?
300
In order to spread the article I wrote, I post on Twitter, and Facebook.
Who are teenagers?
300
The company who's commercial involved dancing babies.
What is Evian?
400
Sometimes it's tough to get the message because the beat gets in the way, but this too is a type of media.
What is music?
400
I may not be able to sell a product, but with the help of a celebrity I could. This is the name we give to these people who sell.
What is endorser?
400
Many times, looking at the other side of the story can create this, the same thing we had in Geography class.
What is a debate?
400
The book I wrote has a colourful cover. The language is relatively difficult with characters that are kids and adults. There are both simple themes and complex themes.
Who are all ages?
400
The word that Mr. Carozza invented.
What is FORESTory?
500
This type of media has become all-knowing and something we rely on. In fact, it recently became a recognized verb. This wouldn't have been possible before computers.
What is Google?
500
Every form of media has a target audience. Some newspapers will be this to attract a specific audience.
What is biased?
500
We do this in order to fully understand a controversial issue; we must dig a little deeper to understand all points of view. HINT: begins with an R.
What is research?
500
I'm creating a magazine. In it I have articles that involve all kinds of sports, especially hockey. There are also articles about Phil Collins and dogs.
Who is Mr. Carozza?
500
The singer of hit song "In the Air Tonight", and the music in "Tarzan"; also Mr. Carozza's favourite singer.
Who is Phil Collins?
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