Appeal to logic & reasoning
Research-based reporting that uncovers important issues
Investigative Journalism
The art of persuasive speaking or writing
Rhetoric
The MAIN goal of investigative journalism is to uncover:
Truths
False or misleading information is known as:
Misinformation
Appeal to emotion
Pathos
The main argument or position in a text
Claim
The MAIN purpose of persuasive speeches
Convince the audience of something
An example of a RELIABLE source:
Government website, peer-reviewed article, newspaper interview, news website, etc.
A viewpoint that unfairly favors one side
Bias
Appeal to credibility & character
Ethos
Reliable information used to support an argument
Evidence
A speaker can build __________ with the audience by establishing credibility before presenting an argument
Trust
An example of an UNRELIABLE source:
Social media comment, .com website, blog, anonymous person's opinion, etc.
The detail that BEST supports a speech about reducing plastic waste:
A. A funny joke
B. A fictional story with no connection
C. A random opinion
D. A statistic about ocean pollution
D
“Research proves recycling lowers pollution.” This statement best refers to:
Logos
The trustworthiness of a source or speaker
Credibility
Repeating a phrase throughout a speech is a rhetorical strategy used to:
Strengthen an idea
The characteristic that is most important in investigative journalism
Accuracy
A speaker should adapt their speech based on:
The audience
“As a teacher for 20 years, I have seen this problem firsthand.” This statement is an example of:
Ethos
An opposing viewpoint to an argument
Counterargument
A rhetorical technique used to enhance audience reflection
Rhetorical questioning
Investigative journalists use multiple sources to increase:
Reliability
The phrase "some people argue that..." is an example of a:
Counterargument