Unit 3 : Critical Vocabulary Words

What is a persona in the context of writing?

• A persona is a real person providing feedback on writing.

• A persona is a marketing term for a brand ambassador.

• A persona is a type of writing style used in poetry.

• A persona is a fictional character representing a user type or audience segment in writing.

How does mass media function in society?

• Mass media solely focuses on advertising and profit.

• Mass media informs, shapes public opinion, provides discussion platforms, and influences culture.

• Mass media has no impact on culture or society.

• Mass media only entertains and distracts the public.

Define a stereotype and provide an example.

• All teachers are boring.

• All dogs are afraid of water.

• All teenagers are reckless drivers.

• An example of a stereotype is 'all Asians are good at math.'

What are loan words and how do they enrich a language?

• Loan words are words borrowed from one language into another, enriching the language by adding new vocabulary and reflecting cultural influences.

• Loan words do not affect the grammar of a language.

• Loan words are always translated into the native language.

• Loan words are only used in formal writing.

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

• To state a fact without discussion.

• To provoke thought or emphasize a point.

• To provide a definitive answer.

• To confuse the audience.

Explain the concept of multiculturalism.

• Multiculturalism is the practice of isolating cultural groups.

• Multiculturalism is the coexistence and appreciation of diverse cultural groups within a society.

• Multiculturalism promotes a single dominant culture.

• Multiculturalism discourages cultural diversity.

What does representation mean in terms of identity?

• Representation refers to the legal definition of identity.

• Representation is solely about numerical data.

• Representation means the absence of identity in society.

• Representation means the portrayal and acknowledgment of diverse identities, shaping self-perception and societal views.

How can representations distort reality?

• Representations can distort reality by omitting details, exaggerating features, or presenting biased perspectives.

• Representations have no impact on how reality is perceived.

• Representations can only distort reality through color changes.

• Representations always reflect the truth accurately.

What are the two new definitions of the word icon?

• A type of software used for graphic design.

• 1. A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol. 2. A graphical representation on a computer screen.

• A famous painting from the Renaissance period.

• A religious figure in ancient mythology.

In what way can an icon be considered an admired stereotype?

• An icon serves as a random symbol without any cultural significance.

• An icon represents an idealized version of a stereotype that is admired.

• An icon is a literal representation of a stereotype that is often criticized.

• An icon embodies a negative stereotype that is widely rejected.