Types of Media
blog
a written opinion or reaction that people post online
comment (n.)
a shop where bread and cakes are made or sold
bakery
a thing bought for less than the usual price; a very good deal
bargain
______ returns
(hint: a shop does this)
accept returns
[example: The shop does not accept returns after thirty days.]
an online website where people hold conversations by posting messages
discussion forum
a small digital image, such as a smiley face, used in texting to express an idea or emotion.
(1990s: Japanese, from e ‘picture’ + moji ‘letter’. )
emoji
A large, self-service store that sells a wide variety of food and household items
supermarket
a reduction in the usual price of an item (e.g., "20% off")
discount
_____ a bargain
(hint: a customer does this)
find a bargain
[example: I found a bargain on the internet.]
a weekly or monthly publication (fashion, sports, etc.)
magazine
(in image-editing software) an app used to alter the overall appearance of an image.
filter
A very large store divided into separate sections (departments) that sell different types of goods
department store
a special event designed to increase sales (e.g., "Buy one, get one free")
promotion
______ an order
(hint: a customer does this)
place an order
[example: You need to place an order now if you want it to arrive by Wednesday.]
a live meeting using zoom, etc. (usually for work)
video conferencing
A person with a large online following (especially on social media) who can affect others' opinions
influencer
a small shop selling fashionable clothes or accessories
boutique
A piece of paper that shows proof of payment
receipt
______ a discount
(hint: a shop does this)
offer a discount
[example: The store is offering discounts of up two 40% off]
podcast
A funny image, video, or piece of text that spreads rapidly across the internet
meme
A store that sells a specific brand's products (often from past seasons) at discounted prices
outlet shop
when a customer brings purchased items back to the seller
a return
go on a ________ spree
(hint: a customer does this)
go on a shopping spree
[example: Linda is trying to save money, because she went on a shopping spree last month.]