In media literacy, what does 'framing' describe in television news broadcasting?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The persistent selection and emphasis of specific aspects of an issue to promote a particular interpretation
- Step 1: Media framing shapes how an event is interpreted by emphasizing certain narratives, facts, and imagery. Step 2. Depending on the frame, a strike might be framed as 'workers fighting for dignity' or 'disruption harming consumers'. Answer: The persistent selection and emphasis of specific aspects of an issue to promote a particular interpretation. Why not the others: It is a cognitive and editorial process, not a physical picture frame.
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