MEDIA LITERACY : HISTORICAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL CONTEXTS OF MEDIA – Flashcards

Which of the following was not a perception that the media perpetuated about the space program in the 1960s? The space program was in competition with the Soviet Union to be the first to the Moon. It was patriotic to support the space program. Astronauts were smart but foolish for wanting to go into space. Successfully landing on the Moon first would show the world the US's superiority.

Which phrase defines "rhetoric" best? how ideas or things (e.g., inventions) are used and interpreted by people the ability to sift through and analyze media messages critically a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, or technique persuasive, influential, and pleasing speech

Which statement illustrates social context best? News media used technology to broadcast live the events of the Moon landing. Walter Cronkite was a trustworthy news anchor. Some people prefer to read the news rather than watch the news. John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States.

Which statement is false? During the 1960s, people were completely trusting of television technology and felt that it promoted individualism and peace. Television news media covered major headlines, while print news media covered stories in more depth and detail. Live television coverage of major news events such as the Vietnam War had a profound effect on the audience that print media could not duplicate. Television news personalities presented news as facts but also presented the facts in ways that listeners would find interesting.

Which statement is false? Print media stopped writing about the Space Race because television was already covering the news. During the 1960s, television news casts focused on headlines and big stories, while newspaper reports were more detailed. Walter Cronkite was personally enthusiastic about America's space program, so he covered the news frequently during his news casts. American rhetoric at this time declared space exploration a duty of the American people.

Who set the goal that America would put a man on the Moon by the end of the 1960s? NASA Walter Cronkite President John F. Kennedy Neil Armstrong

Which statement was not a criticism of television media in the 1960s? Television promoted stereotypes. Television encouraged consumerism. Television portrayed an unrealistic view of life. Television promoted patriotism.

Which word is not one that a politician or news personality would use to support the space program during the 1960s? ingenuity duty arrogance honor

Which statement is false? The space program capitalized on live media to cover its launches and maintain public interest in the program. The media interest in the space program and the success of the space program fueled the economy by marketing products that were linked to space exploration. The astronauts for the Apollo 11 mission were carefully chosen by NASA for their experience, knowledge, character, and values. John F. Kennedy's lack of likability in the media made his goal to walk on the Moon a national joke.

Which statement is false? Words such as honor, duty, and courage were specifically kept out of the media so that people would view the space program without bias. Walter Cronkite's enthusiasm over the space program helped promote the program to the public. John F. Kennedy established an unspoken competition between the United States and the Soviet Union when he set a goal for America to put a man on the Moon by the end of the 1960s. The rapid growth and support of NASA helped boost the growth of technology and the economy during the 1960s.