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The Role of Film in Shaping Public Opinion

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Which of the following is NOT a way in which film can influence public opinion?

  1. By presenting a particular point of view

  2. By creating a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  3. By providing information about a particular issue

  4. By entertaining the audience

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While film can be entertaining, this is not its primary function in shaping public opinion.

What is the term for the process by which film can influence public opinion?

  1. Agenda-setting

  2. Framing

  3. Priming

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agenda-setting, framing, and priming are all processes by which film can influence public opinion.

Which of the following is an example of agenda-setting?

  1. A film that focuses on a particular issue, such as climate change

  2. A film that presents a particular point of view on a particular issue

  3. A film that creates a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  4. A film that provides information about a particular issue

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agenda-setting is the process by which the media can influence the public's perception of the importance of a particular issue.

Which of the following is an example of framing?

  1. A film that presents a particular point of view on a particular issue

  2. A film that creates a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  3. A film that provides information about a particular issue

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Framing is the process by which the media can influence the public's perception of a particular issue by presenting it in a particular way.

Which of the following is an example of priming?

  1. A film that focuses on a particular issue, such as climate change

  2. A film that presents a particular point of view on a particular issue

  3. A film that creates a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  4. A film that provides information about a particular issue

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Priming is the process by which the media can influence the public's perception of a particular issue by presenting it in a way that makes it more likely to be remembered.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the impact of a film on public opinion?

  1. The film's genre

  2. The film's director

  3. The film's actors

  4. The film's budget

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the film's budget can influence its production values, it is not a factor that directly influences its impact on public opinion.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which film can be used to promote social change?

  1. By raising awareness of a particular issue

  2. By creating a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  3. By providing information about a particular issue

  4. By entertaining the audience

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While film can be entertaining, this is not its primary function in promoting social change.

Which of the following is an example of a film that has been used to promote social change?

  1. The Birth of a Nation (1915)

  2. Gone with the Wind (1939)

  3. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is a film that has been credited with raising awareness of the plight of migrant workers during the Great Depression.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which film can be used to challenge the status quo?

  1. By presenting a different perspective on a particular issue

  2. By creating a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  3. By providing information about a particular issue

  4. By entertaining the audience

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While film can be entertaining, this is not its primary function in challenging the status quo.

Which of the following is an example of a film that has been used to challenge the status quo?

  1. The Birth of a Nation (1915)

  2. Gone with the Wind (1939)

  3. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Birth of a Nation (1915) is a film that has been credited with helping to revive the Ku Klux Klan.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which film can be used to educate the public?

  1. By providing information about a particular issue

  2. By creating a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  3. By entertaining the audience

  4. By presenting a different perspective on a particular issue

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While film can be entertaining, this is not its primary function in educating the public.

Which of the following is an example of a film that has been used to educate the public?

  1. The Birth of a Nation (1915)

  2. Gone with the Wind (1939)

  3. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is a film that has been credited with educating the public about the plight of migrant workers during the Great Depression.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which film can be used to entertain the public?

  1. By telling a story

  2. By creating a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  3. By providing information about a particular issue

  4. By presenting a different perspective on a particular issue

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While film can provide information about a particular issue, this is not its primary function in entertaining the public.

Which of the following is an example of a film that has been used to entertain the public?

  1. The Birth of a Nation (1915)

  2. Gone with the Wind (1939)

  3. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gone with the Wind (1939) is a film that has been credited with entertaining the public for generations.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which film can be used to influence public opinion?

  1. By presenting a particular point of view

  2. By creating a sense of empathy for a particular group of people

  3. By providing information about a particular issue

  4. By entertaining the audience

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While film can be entertaining, this is not its primary function in influencing public opinion.

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