Which of these is one of the purposes of a media product?
To inform
What is the main purpose of most films?
To entertain
A food company puts a large advert on a screen in a busy city centre. What is the main purpose of the advert?
To promote its brand
An instructional video shows people how to carry out a task. Which purpose does the video have?
To educate
A cereal packet shows the nutritional information of the cereal. What is the purpose of this information?
To inform
A band performs a live concert with lighting, video and special effects. What is the purpose of the show's soundtrack?
To entertain the audience
A government health department makes a poster to encourage people to take more exercise. What is the main purpose of the poster?
To influence people's behaviour
Which statement about the purpose of a media product is correct?
A product can have several purposes but usually one main purpose
Many adverts try to make the audience feel emotions such as excitement, joy or fear. Why do adverts do this?
To encourage viewers to buy the product
A local news website publishes a report about a flood, including interviews with residents. What is the main purpose of the report?
To inform readers about events
A wildlife park makes a video showing its animals with facts about each one, and it ends by asking viewers to book tickets online. What is the main purpose of the video?
To promote the wildlife park
Which of these media products is most likely to have entertainment as its main purpose?
A television comedy series
A video blogger reviews a new phone and tells viewers that they should choose it instead of other brands. What is the main purpose of the video?
To influence the choices of viewers
Which term describes media products that are made to teach the audience about a subject?
Educate
What is meant by 'inform' as a purpose of media products?
To give the audience facts and details about something
Which term describes media products that are made mainly to provide enjoyment and relaxation for the audience?
Entertain
What is meant by 'influence' as a purpose of media products?
To change the behaviour or choices of the audience
What is meant by 'advertise/promote' as a purpose of media products?
To encourage the audience to buy a product or to raise awareness of an event
What is meant by 'main purpose' of a media product?
The most important reason the media product was made
Which of these best describes the difference between informing and educating an audience?
Informing gives facts and details while educating teaches a subject
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