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english unit 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| counterargument | an argument by the opposing viewpoint proved wrong in persuasive text |
| bias | a personal and often unreasoned judgment, opinion, or belief |
| plain folks | the speaker presents themselves as an "average" person in order to win the support of the common people |
| media | means of communication intended to reach and influence a large group of people |
| false dilemma | when a situation is described as if there were only two possible choices, when there are more options |
| ad hominem | a personal attack on another individual to distract an audience from the issue at hand |
| media literacy | the ability to analyze and evaluate the media messages you encounter |
| unscrupulous | a person who has no regard for right or wrong |
| straw man | when the speaker misrepresents and opposing viewpoint making it easier to attack |
| satire writing | ridicules society and points out its problems |
| fallacy | a error in reasoning that produces a flawed argument |
| censure | to express strong disapproval |
| benefactor | a person who gives money to help another person or cause |
| commodity | a product that can be bought or sold |
| chagrin | to feel distressed or humiliated |
| verbal irony | figure of speech |
| deconstruct | analyzing a media message to understand its underlying message and values |
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