A
When a show is produced in another country, but becomes wildly popular in another country this is called what?
Cultural convergence
Being able to read a book, navigate a website or post a tweet are all examples of what process of critically analyzing media content?
Media Literacy
In 2001, Microsoft released __________, its first video game console. Nintendo later released the GameCube.
the Xbox
Most magazines do not survive more than __________ year(s).
2
Most local radio stations utilize which type of broadcasting?
FM
The main functions of mass communication are cultural transmission, correlation, __________, and __________.
surveillance; entertainment
The example of the floppy disk image indicating the “save file” function, even when most computers in use today do not even have a floppy-disk drive, is an example of this study of signs and symbols.
Semiotics
What type of video games were created to be fun and educational by using dynamics to instruct players on topics?
serious games
The first paperback form book whose cost of 10 cents made it accessible even to the poor were called _______ _________.
Dime novels
According to the Society of Professional Journalists’ code of ethics, what is the primary responsibility of the reporter?
To tell the truth
A clickable pointer to other online content
Hyperlink
Spacing between words to aide reading comprehension, page numbering, table of contents, and chapter headings are all examples of this set of rules which a book may use.
Media Grammar
Entering an online discussion on astronomy and insisting that the earth is flat in order to provoke an emotional and verbal response from community members is an example of this.
Trolling
The gathering and sharing of news and information by public citizens is call what?
Citizen journalism
Two of the biggest music subscription services are ____ and _____.
Spotify; Pandora
A form of advertising in which brand-name goods or services are placed prominently within a movie or television show
Product placement
When a news outlet spends more/less time on particular stories, in combination with specific language and point of view, they are guilty of spinning the information to their viewership. This is also known as _____________.
Media Bias
In 1971, Roy Tomlinson sent the first one these with the contents being QWERTYUIOP.
The phonograph began when Thomas Edison patented his first “talking machine,” which used a ______.
Tinfoil cylinder
On average, how many hours per day a child between eight and eighteen spend in front of some kind of screen (TV, computer, or smartphone/mobile device)?
6.5
Which part of the communication process is Sean experiencing when they observe their audience members nodding?
Feedback
This is considered the first mechanically printed work.
The Gutenberg Bible
The first computer that could accept natural handwriting with _______________ was sold in 1979. However, this writing could not be translated into computer-readable text until almost twenty years later.
Electronic stylus
The Beatles could best be described as belonging to which of the following musical movements?
The British Invasion
Newspapers that sold for 1 cent, making them accessible to everyone and were supported by advertising rather than subscriptions.
Penny press