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Question 17: a. Media consumers need to recognize emotional manipulation techniques, which include dramatic music, selective images, and urgent language that can bypass our rational thinking processes when we're not paying careful attention. b. Although developing these advanced media literacy skills requires effort and practice, they are becoming as important as reading itself because they help us make better decisions in a world where information surrounds us constantly but isn't always designed to serve our best interests. c. We must learn to evaluate sources critically by asking who created the content, what their expertise is, and whether they might have hidden motivations that influence how they present information. d. In today's digital world, simply checking if information is true or false is no longer enough, because media messages are becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex. e. Understanding context is another essential skill that helps us interpret news properly, since a story that appears shocking when viewed alone may seem reasonable when we know the complete background and related events. A. d-e-b-c-a B. d-e-a-c-b C. d-b-a-c-e D. d-c-e-a-b Read the following passage about The Evolution of Critical Media Consumption and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. The landscape of media consumption has undergone a profound transformation over recent decades, evolving from a passive activity into an increasingly interactive and discerning practice. Media literacy, which (18)_________, has become an essential competency for navigating our complex information ecosystem. Had traditional media outlets maintained their monopoly on information distribution, consumers might never have developed the sophisticated analytical skills that characterize today's critical media engagement. The democratization of content creation has dramatically altered power dynamics between media producers and consumers; simultaneously, it has introduced unprecedented challenges in distinguishing credible information from misinformation. (19)_________, including algorithmic awareness and source verification techniques, represents one of the most significant cognitive adaptations of our time. Technology companies continue refining their platforms to capture user attention through increasingly personalized content delivery systems; (20)_________. The progression toward active media consumption reflects broader societal changes in how we value information autonomy and intellectual self-determination. Researchers have documented significant differences in how generations approach media verification, with digital natives often exhibiting greater technical facility but sometimes less patience for deep analysis. (21)_________ and curation of content across global information networks. Educational institutions worldwide are now implementing comprehensive curricula designed to foster critical engagement with media, recognizing (22)_________. Question 18: