MEDIA DESCRIPTORS
Many viewers complained that the news report was _____________ because it only interviewed people from one political party."
BIASED
To express disapproval, judge harshly, or point out faults in a show, article, or video.
CRITICIZE
To cook food on a metal grate or gridiron over direct heat, fire, or hot charcoal outdoors.
GRILL
"The final ______________ of the miniseries left viewers with a surprising plot twist that no one saw coming."
EPISODE
"Short video apps have become extremely ________ among teenagers because they offer quick and creative content."
popular
She is one of the most _____________ food bloggers on Instagram, so a single positive review from her can make a restaurant famous overnight."
INFLUENTIAL
She ___________ her text three times, and you can see all her changes on the website right now.
has edited
To remove the outer skin or peel from a fruit, vegetable, or potato using a knife or peeler.
PEEL
"The keynote speaker engaged the ______ by asking interactive questions at the beginning of her presentation."
AUDIENCE
Before launching the new software, we need a ______ testing system to ensure there are no bugs or crashes."
RELIABLE
Adding pineapple to pizza remains one of the most ____________ topics in the food world."
CONTROVERSIAL
Her mother’s traditional recipes deeply _____________ her decision to open a bakery in 2018
influenced
Complete the blank: "Before cooking the steak on the grill, you should ______ it in oil and garlic for two hours."
MARINATE
The sequence of events, secrets, and main story actions that happen in a movie or book.
PLOT
Make a full sentence combining to chop and social media.
She filmed a short video showing how to chop onions to post on social media.
Information, news, or reports that are false, fabricated, or deliberately misleading.
FAKE
To pass along content to other people by sending a link or reposting on your own profile.
SHARE
Explain the difference between to fry and to bake.
To fry: Cook in hot oil or fat in a pan.
To bake: Cook inside an oven using dry heat.
The title or main line of big text printed at the top of a newspaper article or website landing page.
HEADLINE
A _______________ power outage affected millions of citizens across the entire country for several hours.
WIDESPREAD
Content or media that spreads extremely fast across the internet through millions of user shares.
Viral
Give two verbs that mean to transmit or stream audio/video content live to a large public.
To broadcast / To stream
Don't forget to ______ the sauce as you stir it, tasting it periodically to balance the flavors."
SEASON
A specific category or artistic style of entertainment, such as horror, comedy, action, or documentary.
GENRE
The investigative report had a _______ impact on the stock market, causing sudden panic among investors.
SENSATIONAL