vocabulary in use
They didn´t expect these problems to arise. They had made the offer ________________.
in good faith
worry
to fret about something
When an acquaintance or person annoys or irritates you
rub someone the wrong way
Eager to fight and argue, sometimes turning hostile in the process
Belligerent
What are some key media terms?
algorithm, conspiracy theory, propaganda, bias, fake news
She was so annoyed with the service that she had _________________ complain to the manager.
a good mind to
harmful
toxic
To do something while things are going well, while you still have an opportunity
while the going´s good
A rapid increase of price or rates
Skyrocket
What are the 2 ways to understand key points from media statements or identify the different shades of meaning?
The statement is mentioned explicitly or inferred.
There´s a sad joke in the newspaper industry. What is it?
Every time they print ____________, they ________ a reader.
Every time they print an obituary, they lose a reader.
switch, change, redirect
divert
In some situations you try to avoid something or someone
to keep something/someone at bay
Webpage or screen that updates, changes often to show the latest news or info
News Feed
There are 3 approaches for making an argument or trying to convince people of something. What are they?
Authority, Logical, Emotional Appeal
I saw a recent report on _____________schools in Asia. It´s quite normal for many people to send their kids to school for extra revision and tutoring after they have finished their normal school day.
supplementary
promise
pledge
A worthless, immoral, dishonest person or group of people
a bad lot
To summarize or sum up, give the main points
Encapsulate
What are the 4 strategies for nuancing statements and arguments?
1. Soften your expression
2. Use Humor
3. Beware of connotation
4. Accept and Respect
Your suggestion is ____________! I already ________the rules with this class. There is no way that we are going to take a 3rd break .
preposterous, bend
to be honest, direct
frank
won`t budge an inch/ won`t give an inch
Language designed to motivate, persuade & inform. Ex; Politicians deliver a speech to inspire people to act. Remember Obama`s YES WE CAN!?
Rhetoric
In the topic about Online Revenue Sources for news outlets : What is the following an example of?
With online ads, interested customers can click on links and fill out forms to learn more about a product or service. The advertisers pay or pays more for each response.
lead generation