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This is a little quiz to see if you know how to use media terms and theory correctly.

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1.

What is wrong with this statement? "The TV drama Casualty uses surveillance, according to Uses and Gratifications Theory, as audiences learn about medical technology"
- A.
  
  Surveillance is not part of Uses and Gratifications Theory
- B.
  
  Casualty is not a TV drama
- C.
  
  A TV drama cannot use a theory - media students use theories
- D.
  
  There is nothing wrong with the statement
Correct Answer
C. A TV drama cannot use a theory - media students use theories

Explanation
It is a common error to suggest that media texts "use" a theory. This sentence would be better: "The TV drama Casualty offers audiences surveillance, according to Uses and Gratifications Theory, as they are able to learn about medical technology."

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2.

Hegemony is the means by which the ruling classes maintain the status quo of power relations in society.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
3.

According to Uses and Gratifications Theory, audiences gain a sense of _________ when they watch Britain's Got Talent because they talk to their friends about the show.

Correct Answer
community
personal relationships
4.

According to Richard Dyer's Star Theory, stars are:
- A.
  
  Constructions
- B.
  
  Attractive
- C.
  
  Sexy
- D.
  
  Powerful
- E.
  
  Ideological
- F.
  
  Commodities
- G.
  
  Extra-ordinary and Ordinary
- H.
  
  Elite
Correct Answer(s)
A. Constructions
E. Ideological
F. Commodities
G. Extra-ordinary and Ordinary
5.

Fans use Dyer's Star Theory when watching Britain's Got Talent, as Simon Cowell is represented as both ordinary and extraordinary.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Fans don't use theories - better if "According to Dyer's Star Theory, Simon Cowell has a strong appeal for fans as he is represented as both ordinary and extraordinary."

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6.

What is wrong with this statement? "The representation of social problems in Eastenders is very realistic as young people are shown to be rebellious."
- A.
  
  Eastenders doesn't represent social problems
- B.
  
  Eastenders isn't very realistic
- C.
  
  Young people aren't shown to be rebellious
- D.
  
  All texts are constructions and not realistic
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All texts are constructions and not realistic

Explanation
We cannot talk about representations as realistic or true -

"The representation of social problems in Eastenders aims for a greater claim to realism..."

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7.

Choose an ending for this sentence: "Audiences can download an app for their smartphone and...
- A.
  
  This links to community according to Uses and Gratifications Theory."
- B.
  
  This offers community according to Uses and Gratifications Theory."
- C.
  
  This relates to community according to Uses and Gratifications Theory."
- D.
  
  This is community according to Uses and Gratifications Theory."
- E.
  
  This revolves around community."
Correct Answer
B. This offers community according to Uses and Gratifications Theory."
8.

What kind of text has a stronger modality?
- A.
  
  A text that audiences can believe easily.
- B.
  
  A text that is postmodern and plays with genre conventions.
- C.
  
  A text that is interactive.
- D.
  
  A text with a complex narrative.
Correct Answer
A. A text that audiences can believe easily.
9.

When Spielberg directed Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom he applied Propp's Theory of Characters to keep the narrative simple for the audience.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Spielberg did not apply a theory. Media students apply the theory in order to understand the construction of the simple narrative of the film.

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Using Media Theory

What is wrong with this statement? "The TV drama Casualty uses surveillance, according to Uses and Gratifications Theory, as audiences learn about medical technology"

Hegemony is the means by which the ruling classes maintain the status quo of power relations in society.

According to Uses and Gratifications Theory, audiences gain a sense of _________ when they watch Britain's Got Talent because they talk to their friends about the show.

According to Richard Dyer's Star Theory, stars are:

Fans use Dyer's Star Theory when watching Britain's Got Talent, as Simon Cowell is represented as both ordinary and extraordinary.

What is wrong with this statement? "The representation of social problems in Eastenders is very realistic as young people are shown to be rebellious."

Choose an ending for this sentence: "Audiences can download an app for their smartphone and...

What kind of text has a stronger modality?

When Spielberg directed Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom he applied Propp's Theory of Characters to keep the narrative simple for the audience.