Vocabulary 1-Unit
an argument that is not sound but may still be convincing.
What is Rhetorical fallacy?
a statement or premise supported by arguments
What is thesis?
the author’s intention for writing- including, but not limited to: inform, explain, persuade, instruct, and entertain
What is authors purpose?
the pattern an author constructs as he or she organizes his or her ideas and provides supporting details.
Examples of commonly used patterns are cause and effect, problem and solution, description, and order of importance.
What is Organizational pattern?
What is Sound techniques?
ethos, pathos and logos
What are Rhetorical fallacies three categories?
refers to the level of sophistication in language, word choice, appearance, and delivery of media messages
What is Formality in media ?
the main point or underlying direction of a piece of writing
What is Controlling idea?
similarities- all the ways they are alike
What is compare?
a correct and truthful source. Some questions useful for evaluating validity of a source might be: Does the author present facts with supporting evidence? Does the information in this source match information in other sources?
What is a Valid source?
Emotional fallacies appeal to the audience's emotions.
What is pathos?
the stated or implied attitude and/or reputation of a media outlet
Ex. (e.g., humorous, sentimental, hostile, sympathetic, neutral, etc.)
What is Tone in media?
a personal belief, viewpoint, or judgment
What is an opinion?
all the ways they are different
What is contrast?
A credible or believable source.
What is a Reliable source?
the use of logical argument
Example: statistics, facts, reasonable argument, organization of information
What is logos?
the dictionary definition of a word; the literal or cognitive meaning
What is Denotative?
to reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main ideas.
What is to summarize?
What is media?
a verb mood expressing a wish or command, or a hypothetical or anticipated condition
Example: If I were finished eating, I would go to the party.
What is Subjunctive mood?
the use of credibility and trust
Ex. quotes from professionals, customer reviews, endorsements
What is ethos? Ethics
emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather than literal (e.g., feeling blue)
(Home, house)
What is Connotative Meaning?
holds and/or expresses opinions, takes a position
What is critique?
What is Visual techniques?
in your own words
What is paraphrase?