Exam (elaborations)
Activity 4.3.7 Analyze the Vulnerability to Media well answered already passed
- Course
- Institution
Activity 4.3.7 Analyze the Vulnerability to Media well answered already passed
[Show more]
Content preview
Activity 4.3.7 Analyze the Vulnerability toMedia
The scientists who provided information about the events in the radio broadcast of The War of the
Worlds established _____. - correct answer ✔✔logos, by providing facts and details
In the radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds, why did Welles leave out portions of the novel's
introduction? - correct answer ✔✔To better capture the divided attention of his radio audience
What element did Orson Welles add to the original story of The War of the Worlds in his radio
adaptation? - correct answer ✔✔Special news bulletins
How did Welles react to the panic caused by his radio broadcast The War of the Worlds? - correct answer
✔✔He was confused and stunned by the public's reaction.
Read this excerpt:
I'm of course surprised that the H. G. Wells classic, which is the original for many fantasies about
invasions by mythical monsters from the planet Mars . . . I'm extremely surprised to learn that a story
which has become familiar to children through the medium of comic strips and many succeeding novels
and adventure stories should have had such an immediate and profound effect upon radio listeners.
-Orson Welles, press conference, 1938
What evidence does Welles provide during his press conference that supports his argument that he'd
assumed his audience was familiar with the story line of The War of the Worlds? - correct answer
✔✔That the story had been retold in several different formats before Welles's broadcast
What reason does Orson Welles give at the press conference for his reaction to the panic caused by his
radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds? - correct answer ✔✔The H. G. Wells novel is a classic and the
story is well known.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller kirus27. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72042 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now