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Unit 2

This article explores key vocabulary related to media literacy, including bias, euphemisms, propaganda, and objectivity. We define bias as a tendency that prevents fair consideration, while euphemisms soften harsh realities, like saying "to pass away" instead of "to die." The role of propaganda in shaping narratives, as well as the distinction between objective and subjective reporting, is discussed. Additionally, we delve into terms such as perspective, slant, and spin, which influence how information is presented. Understanding these concepts is vital for critically assessing media messages.

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Unit 2

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  1. Unit 2 Vocabulary

  2. Bias particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents  unprejudiced consideration of a  question;  prejudice.

  3. Euphemisms substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expressionthought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt. the expression so substituted:“To pass away” is a euphemism for“to die.”

  4. Propaganda information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widelyto help or harm a person, group, movement,  Institution, nation, etc. the deliberate spreading of such information or rumors the particular doctrines or principles propagated by a organization or movement.

  5. Objectivity articles/literature based on factualinformation.

  6. Subjectivity articles/literature based on feelings or opinionsrepresenting the reporter’s analysis of the information surrounding the story’s topic.

  7. Perspective the state of one’s ideas, the facts known to one. An individual or publication’s point of view

  8. Point of View the “vantage point” from which the information is passed from author to the reader. See perspective, objectivity, subjectivity

  9. Slant to have or be influenced by a subjective point of view, bias, personalfeeling or inclination

  10. Spin in news means a distinctive point of view, emphasis, or interpretationof information provided to the public.

  11. News Articles a nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication to inform readers of daily or weekly current events.

  12. Editorial An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers.

  13. Letter to the editor a letter sent to a publication about issues of concern from its readers. Can be a reponse to a news story, editorial or previously published opinion piece. Usually, letters are intended for publication. Fair and balanced publications will publish letters from multiple perspectives.

  14. Op-ed An op-ed, abbreviated from opposite the editorial page is a newspaper article that expresses the opinions of a named writer who is usually unaffiliated with the newspaper's editorial board. These are different from editorials, which are usually unsigned and written by editorial board members.

  15. Inflammatory tending to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc. inflammatory speeches

  16. Yellow journalism type of journalism that  relies on sensationalism  and luridexaggeration to attract  readers 

  17. Provocative tending or serving to  provoke;  inciting,  stimulating, irritating, or vexing.

  18. Pejorative having a disparaging,  derogatory, or belittling  effect or force

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