Question

the meaning of a media text is created by:

a. the emotions of the audience.

b. producers and audiences working together.

c. the final editors of the text.

d. critics evaluating the texts value.

Explanation:

Media studies theory holds that media text meaning is co-constructed: producers encode intended messages through content creation, while audiences decode and interpret the text based on their own experiences, context, and perspectives. This collaborative process shapes the final meaning of the media text.

Answer:

B. producers and audiences working together.