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Denotation, connotation, bias & spin

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Froggy Jumps Media Language DebriefOnline version Denotation, connotation, bias & spin by Symbat Ongarbayeva 1 What is denotation in media literacy terms? a The literal, dictionary meaning of a word or image. b The emotional impact a word evokes c The speaker's opinion about the topic 2 Connotation refers to: a The factual data presented in a report b The associations and feelings a word or image carries beyond its literal meaning. c The exact dictionary definition 3 Which best describes bias in news reporting? a A tendency to present information in a way that favors a side. b A focus on numerical data only c A neutral summary of all viewpoints 4 Spin in journalism is: a Giving equal weight to all sides b Framing information to influence how audiences interpret it. c Providing only raw data without interpretation 5 Which example shows connotation? a Calling a finance report a “dynamo performance” rather than “strong.” b Providing the source of data c Listing quarterly profits 6 Denotation vs. connotation: which is more subjective? a Denotation b Both equally objective c Connotation 7 Bias can be introduced through: a Selection of sources and framing of questions. b Only through headlines c By avoiding any opinion content 8 Spin often uses which tactic? a Presenting every side equally b Selective emphasis to steer interpretation. c Excluding all numbers 9 A headline that downplays bad data is an example of: a Clear denotation only b Neutral reporting c Spin/bias through framing. 10 To evaluate denotation, connotation, bias, and spin, you should: a Read a single article carefully b Ignore source credibility altogether c Compare multiple sources and analyze language choices.

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Media Language DebriefOnline version

Denotation, connotation, bias & spin

by Symbat Ongarbayeva

What is denotation in media literacy terms?

The literal, dictionary meaning of a word or image.

The emotional impact a word evokes

The speaker's opinion about the topic

Connotation refers to:

The factual data presented in a report

The associations and feelings a word or image carries beyond its literal meaning.

The exact dictionary definition

Which best describes bias in news reporting?

A tendency to present information in a way that favors a side.

A focus on numerical data only

A neutral summary of all viewpoints

Spin in journalism is:

Giving equal weight to all sides

Framing information to influence how audiences interpret it.

Providing only raw data without interpretation

Which example shows connotation?

Calling a finance report a “dynamo performance” rather than “strong.”

Providing the source of data

Listing quarterly profits

Denotation vs. connotation: which is more subjective?

Denotation

Both equally objective

Connotation

Bias can be introduced through:

Selection of sources and framing of questions.

Only through headlines

By avoiding any opinion content

Spin often uses which tactic?

Presenting every side equally

Selective emphasis to steer interpretation.

Excluding all numbers

A headline that downplays bad data is an example of:

Clear denotation only

Neutral reporting

Spin/bias through framing.

To evaluate denotation, connotation, bias, and spin, you should:

Read a single article carefully

Ignore source credibility altogether

Compare multiple sources and analyze language choices.

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Media Language DebriefOnline version

by Symbat Ongarbayeva

What is denotation in media literacy terms?

Connotation refers to:

Which best describes bias in news reporting?

Spin in journalism is:

Which example shows connotation?

Denotation vs. connotation: which is more subjective?

Bias can be introduced through:

Spin often uses which tactic?

A headline that downplays bad data is an example of:

To evaluate denotation, connotation, bias, and spin, you should:

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