Quoted Words
STOP! And consider why was THIS person quoted?
This is absolute or extreme language:
Not in a million years will I do my homework.
Extreme Language.
What did Nick first begin breaking into?
Cars
Who is the blogger that wrote about celebrities?
Perez Hilton
Why did Alexis tell on Nick?
She was worried it would lead back to her
She felt guilty and when she saw him on TMZ she felt she had to
What is personal perspective?
Usually a witness or someone's opinion about something. This could also refer to their cultural perspective about an issue.
Every chef needs to learn how to cook with Chef Ramsay.
Absolute Language
Who did Nick steal stuff with at first?
Rachel
How did influencing start?
Gossip columns
What did Nick care about more than winning his court case?
He wanted someone good looking and flashy--he valued looks
What is voice of authority?
This is when the person has expertise or experience that make them an "authority" on the topic they are quoted for.
What does extreme language do to the reader when it comes to intensity?
It amplifies emotions or actions, making statements more powerful but potentially less accurate.
Why did Nick feel he had to steal?
What did Alexis want to do with her life before she met Nick?
She wanted to be an actress.
How many years in prison did Nick face?
Over 50
"I went to McDonald's and I was disgusted at how fattening all of the food was." --Sabrina professional athlete.
Personal Perspective--she is not an authority on food science, she is an athlete. This is more opinion even though it could be fact.
What does absolute language do to the reader when it comes to certainty?
The language implies an irrevocable truth or a definitive state of affairs, but it is often at the cost of accuracy. In other words it is saying it can only be one way when it is often more nuanced.
The friend posted on Myspace that his family was out of town in Jamaica.
He was a stylist
Orlando Bloom
Is this voice of authority or personal perspective:
"Colgate toothpaste is the best at getting rid of plaque and tooth decay."--Dr. Neuman DDS (dentist)
Voice of authority--he is a dentist and he has expertise in tooth decay.
How does extreme and absolute language hurt us in today's world when it comes to politics?
Contributes to Polarization: It tends to divide issues into "black-and-white" categories, leaving no room for middle ground; it can hinder understanding and make it difficult to find common ground for dialogue and compromise.
It makes us more polarized and divided.
Who is the first famous person stolen from in this caper?
Paris Hilton
Which celebrity did Nick steal from that got him caught...finally?
Lindsay Lohan
What role did Officer Kading add to the docuseries?
Personal perspective or voice of authority
Voice of Authority