Understanding the Surface of Any Media Message Is Part of a Media

question 25

True/False

Understanding the surface of any media message is part of a media literacy program.

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Definitions:

Aligning Actions

Actions people use to define their apparently questionable conduct as actually in line with cultural norms, thereby repairing social identities, restoring meaning to situations, and reestablishing smooth interaction.

Differentiate

To recognize or ascertain what makes something or someone distinct or different from others.

Example

An illustration or instance that is representative of a group or set.

Identity

The categories people use to specify who they are—that is, to locate themselves relative to other people.