Media and Communication: Practice Questions

Which of the following text types is primarily written by a member of the public to express opinions on current issues published in a newspaper or magazine?

In the context of multimodal texts used in modern media, which mode of communication is responsible for the layout and arrangement of icons or text on a screen?

A student is analyzing a multimodal text about a new technological invention. They notice that bold text and bullet points are used to emphasize key benefits. Which mode is being applied to guide the reader's attention through these typographical features?

A student uses an online news portal to research Global Challenges. They notice that the webpage uses spatial arrangement to place the most urgent news in the top-center of the screen. According to the communication modes in Figure 1, which mode is responsible for this layout?

A student is skimming a news website about Global Challenges. According to the reading skills defined in the curriculum, what is the student's primary objective at this stage?

What are two types of e-resources mentioned in the syllabus that can help students develop their listening skills?

According to Figure 1 in the Media and Communication section of the syllabus, list the five communication modes and describe how the Spatial mode conveys meaning.

How does the use of metacognitive strategies during the while-listening stage help a student evaluate the effectiveness of their own learning progress?

In the study of Media and Communication, messages are often conveyed through multiple modes simultaneously.
(a) Identify the communication mode that specifically involves the use of images, graphics, and photos.
(b) Name the mode that utilizes sound effects, volume changes, and background music to influence a viewer's emotions.
(c) Which communication mode refers to the physical layout, organization, and positioning of text and icons on a website's landing page?

Digital e-resources provide multimodal cues that can assist students in developing their comprehension skills.
(a) Explain how the synchronised display of text (such as captions appearing exactly when the audio is played) can help a student identify the main ideas of a news clip.
(b) Besides audio, how do visual images of people engaged in an interaction provide cues for a student to understand the speakers' feelings and attitudes?