Discussion of Different Types of Media

Discussion of Different Types of Media

Media affects and influences the nation and the world through many

different ways. Mass media is a name given to organisations that

communicate to our society this includesÂ’ television, radio,

newspapers, magazines, advertising and the internet. Mass media also

shows us what kind of society we live within.

Television is the biggest type of media as nearly everyone owns or

views a television. Within recent years television media has

dramatically increased following the expansion of channels. This means

that television now appeals to a wider audience. From soaps, like

Coronation Street, to documentaries, like a day to remember, thereÂ’s

something for all ages and makes it hard for people not to get

infected by this contagious disease. Some people might argue that

television is a waste of time that could be better spent or that it

displaces the brain of useful information, when in fact these people

are mistaken. With televisions powerful documentaries it encourages

everyone to take an interest in something and to learn about a passion

or maybe teach them how to carry out a dream. Television actually

develops and nurtures the mind. Even soaps have a secret hidden agenda

of teaching the viewer about topics some people are too scared to talk

about or confront. For example a recent storyline in Coronation Street

about an emotional violent relationship shows that just because

someone doesnÂ’t show bruises doesnÂ’t mean they arenÂ’t in an abusive

relationship. Soaps also feature stories of transvestites, child

abductions, murders, child neglect etc. putting these on a television

screen educates peo...

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* Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet

* Matthew MacFadyen as Mr Darcy

* Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Bennet

* Donald Sutherland as Mr Bennet

* Tom Hollander as Mr Collins

* Jena Malone as Lydia Bennet

* Judi Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourg

Based on Jane AustenÂ’s beloved novel the classic tale of love and life

among an English family during the Georgian era. The five Bennet

sisters, including Elizabeth and Lydia, have all been raised by their

mother with one goal in life. To find a husband. This is because if Mr

Bennet dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom

they have never met. Life is uneventful until the arrival in the

neighbourhood of the rich gentleman Mr Bingley. He brings long with

him his two sisters and the very proud Mr Darcy. Love is soon in the

air.