Social Media and Influencers
What platform is most associated with short-form viral videos?
TikTok
What does “going viral” mean?
Content spreading very quickly to a large audience
Is reality TV fully real, fully fake, or edited reality?
Edited reality
Name one Caribbean country.
Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, DR, etc.
Is a news article supposed to be neutral or opinionated?
Neutral
What is the main way influencers usually make money from content?
Sponsorships / brand deals / ads
Why do YouTube creators often use clickbait titles?
To get more views / attract attention
Why do producers edit reality shows heavily?
Drama, entertainment, ratings
What is one way Caribbean culture is shared globally through media?
Music, dance, social media, festivals, YouTube
What section of a newspaper usually contains opinions?
Editorial / opinion section
Why do journalists sometimes question the credibility of influencer content?
Paid promotions, bias, lack of fact-checking, personal profit
What is one ethical issue with clickbait headlines?
Misleading, exaggeration, false expectations
How can editing change the way viewers see a person on a reality show?
Makes them look good/bad, changes context, creates false narratives
Why is it important for journalists to represent cultures accurately?
Avoid stereotypes, respect communities, tell real stories
Give one clue that something is an opinion, not news.
Strong language, personal beliefs, “I think,” lack of evidence
Give ONE difference between an influencer post and a news article.
News articles aim to inform objectively; influencer posts often persuade, entertain, or promote
If a YouTube video claims something extreme but gives no evidence, what should viewers do?
Question it / check other sources / verify information
Why would a journalist be cautious using reality TV as a source of truth?
It’s edited, staged, and designed for entertainment, not accuracy
What can go wrong when media only shows ONE side of a culture?
Stereotypes, misinformation, disrespect, misunderstanding
Why is it important for readers to know the difference between news and opinion?
To avoid being misled and to think critically