Nonfiction Terms

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What is the term for information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view?

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Propaganda

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What do we call the way the audience or reader feels about a topic or person prior to engaging with the author's ideas?

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Bias

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What rhetorical appeal uses the credibility of the speaker to persuade the audience?

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Ethos

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What type of writing is based on facts, real events, and real people?

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Nonfiction

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Who is the intended recipient of a text, whom the author is trying to reach?

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Audience

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What is the term for a statement that reflects a personal opinion or perspective, often influencing how information is interpreted?

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Bias

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What is the purpose of propaganda in media and communication?

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To influence public opinion and promote a specific agenda.

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How does ethos differ from pathos and logos in rhetorical strategies?

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Ethos appeals to credibility, pathos appeals to emotion, and logos appeals to logic.

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What are the key characteristics of nonfiction writing?

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It is factual, based on real events, and involves real people.

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Why is understanding the audience important for an author?

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It helps tailor the message to resonate with the readers' beliefs and interests.