Which statement is false? a) use critical thinking skills to break down and analyze media messages. b) media literacy is the ability to read the words in commercials. c)television, print, and film are examples of media genres. d) internet, radio, and print are examples of media.

The correct answer and statement that is false is B) Media literacy is the ability to read the words in commercials.

Explanation:

Being able to read the words in commercials is not media literacy, it is just plain literacy.

Media literacy is the ability to analyze, evaluate and create messages in a variety of media platforms, and it depends on the understanding of media's role in mainstream society, the critical thinking skills and inquiry of people to be effective communicators and active citizens.