Chapter 6: Answers
Media Sources
Comprehension Questions
- What are some ways that news was delivered to the public during early times? Give at least one example. Answer: Any 1 of the following – 1. In ancient Roman and Greek times, storytellers, history talkers, and news travellers spread the word about current events that affected the people they met. 2. During medieval times, “town criers,” also known as the “bellmen” and “bell-ringers” delivered official information.
- The author mentions several consequences that developed because of the invention of the printing press. Give one example of how the printing press impacted society. Answer: Any 1 of the following – increasing literacy, making the mass production of books achievable, possible for more people to distribute their thoughts and ideology.
- The delivery of news was affected by increasing technology in the 1800s and 1900s. What are two inventions that impacted the delivery of news during this time? Answer: Any 2 of the following – cable-transmitted codes using Morse code, the telephone, telegraphs, and television.
- What recent inventions significantly changed the way people think about their source for the news they receive? Why do people have to think about their sources differently? Answer: Computers and internet changed the way people think about the source of news because people could obtain information from anywhere in the world. However, because of this easy access, there were many who began to question the credibility of the sources and the regulation of the news industry.
- What does the author think people need to do to ensure that the information they receive is accurate? Do you agree with the author? Answer: The responsibility has fallen on the receiver of this information to check the facts.
