Media Literacy Terms

adjective showing an unfair preference for or against something; prejudiced

• The study was criticized for being biased towards a particular political ideology.
• I think the news report was biased against our team.
• The article was totally biased, dude.
• Her past experiences have made her biased against certain types of people.

verb To treat or describe something in a way that makes it seem better or more acceptable than it really is; to ignore or minimize something negative

• It is important not to gloss over any details when presenting the report to the board.
• Don't just gloss over the instructions, make sure you understand them fully.
• She tried to gloss over her mistake, but everyone noticed.
• The politician tried to gloss over the scandal, but the truth eventually came out.

verb to overwhelm someone or something with a large amount of things or people

adjective overwhelmed with a large amount of something

• The city was inundated with heavy rainfall, causing widespread flooding.
• I'm sorry, I can't meet up tonight, I'm just inundated with work.
• I was inundated with messages from my friends after posting a funny meme.
• Her mind was inundated with memories of the past, making it hard to focus on the present.

noun a person who is literate

adjective having the ability to read and write

• Being literate is essential for success in today's society.
• If you're literate, you can easily navigate through the internet.
• She's so literate, she can read between the lines without any effort.
• Becoming literate in a new subject is like unlocking a whole new world of knowledge.

adjective showing prejudice; biased

• The judge ruled that the evidence was prejudicial and should not be presented to the jury.
• I think it's prejudicial to make assumptions about someone based on their appearance.
• Don't be so prejudicial, give them a chance before judging them.
• Her harsh words were like a prejudicial barrier between them, preventing any chance of reconciliation.

adjective showing doubt or disbelief; questioning the truth or validity of something

• The scientist was skeptical of the new research findings until they were replicated in multiple studies.
• I'm a bit skeptical about trying that new restaurant, but I'll give it a chance.
• I was totally skeptical about the movie at first, but it ended up being really good.
• She approached the offer with a skeptical eye, unsure of the true intentions behind it.

noun a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

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• The student requested a copy of his academic transcript from the university.
• I need to get a copy of my transcript for my job application.
• I gotta grab my transcript for the scholarship application.
• The transcript of the meeting revealed key insights into the company's future plans.

noun a gathering or event held before a larger event, typically to discuss or prepare for the main event

• Before the meeting, it is important to pre-bunk any potential misinformation that may come up.
• Let's pre-bunk any rumors before they start spreading.
• We need to pre-bunk that fake news before it goes viral.
• By pre-bunking any doubts or concerns, we can ensure a smoother decision-making process.

verb to make sexual in character or quality; to attribute sexual characteristics to

• It is inappropriate to sexualize someone in a professional setting.
• Stop trying to sexualize everything, it's not cool.
• They always sexualize women in those types of movies.
• The media tends to sexualize certain celebrities to boost their image.

noun a widely circulated but false or exaggerated story or belief about the European Union

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of Euromyths

• The concept of Euromyth refers to exaggerated or false stories about the European Union.
• Don't believe everything you hear about the EU, some of it might just be a Euromyth.
• EU rumors are often just Euromyths, don't fall for them.
• The idea of a perfect, flawless EU is nothing but a Euromyth.

noun the act of making critical or disparaging comments about someone's body

verb to engage in the act of making critical or disparaging comments about someone's body

• Body shaming is a harmful practice that can have serious consequences on an individual's mental and physical well-being.
• I can't believe she's body shaming again, it's so unnecessary and hurtful.
• Stop body shaming, it's not cool at all.
• Body shaming is like a poison that spreads negativity and insecurity.