Social Unit Vocabulary

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What is social commentary?

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A way of using rhetorical means to provide commentary on issues in a society.

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How is poverty defined?

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A condition where basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter are not being met.

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What is rhetoric?

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The art of persuasion.

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What is discursive writing?

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A form of writing that involves presenting arguments for and against a topic.

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What is NATO?

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An organization primarily focused on military alliance.

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What is the purpose of social commentary?

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To critique and analyze societal issues through various forms of media.

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What are the main components of poverty?

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Lack of resources, inadequate access to basic needs, and social exclusion.

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What are the key elements of rhetoric?

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Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotional appeal), and Logos (logical argument).

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What distinguishes discursive writing from narrative writing?

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Discursive writing presents arguments, while narrative writing tells a story.

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What role does NATO play in international relations?

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It serves as a military alliance to ensure collective defense among member countries.