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15 7 Media Literacy: Understanding Messages Around Us 1. Media literacy is the ability to: ⓐ spend more time using media ⓑ operate all types of media devices ⓒ think carefully about media messages 2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of media literacy? ⓐ spotting bias in media ⓑ finding reliable information sources ⓒ making choices based on emotions 3. How can media literacy protect us online? Read the article and answer the questions below. Media literacy is the ability to carefully analyze and understand the messages we encounter daily across different media. Here’s why media literacy matters: • Smart Choices: We’re surrounded by messages every day. Media literacy helps us tell the difference between facts and opinions, spot bias, and see how ads and news can shape our thinking. • Avoiding Misinformation: There’s a lot of false information online. Media literacy helps us check facts, find trustworthy sources, and avoid believing fake news. • Staying Safe Online: Social media can have risky or harmful content. Media literacy helps us avoid dangerous situations. • Healthy Media Habits: Media literacy helps us choose content that’s educational or useful, instead of just mindlessly scrolling.