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What is the primary purpose of persuasion in journalism?
What is the primary purpose of persuasion in journalism?
Which technique is NOT commonly used by journalists for persuasion?
Which technique is NOT commonly used by journalists for persuasion?
What role do testimonials play in journalism?
What role do testimonials play in journalism?
How is folklore primarily transmitted within a culture?
How is folklore primarily transmitted within a culture?
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What distinguishes myths from other types of folklore?
What distinguishes myths from other types of folklore?
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Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal in journalism?
Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal in journalism?
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What is the intent behind using persuasive pronouns in journalism?
What is the intent behind using persuasive pronouns in journalism?
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What does folklore primarily aim to preserve?
What does folklore primarily aim to preserve?
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What defines a couplet in poetry?
What defines a couplet in poetry?
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How many syllables does a haiku contain in total?
How many syllables does a haiku contain in total?
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What is the primary feature of a concrete poem?
What is the primary feature of a concrete poem?
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What does poetic license refer to in poetry?
What does poetic license refer to in poetry?
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What characterizes the meter of a poem?
What characterizes the meter of a poem?
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What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?
What is the purpose of a stanza in a poem?
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In classic poetry, how is capitalization typically handled?
In classic poetry, how is capitalization typically handled?
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Study Notes
Persuasion in Journalism
- Persuasion is influencing others to share one's values or beliefs, pivotal in journalism.
- Journalists present claims about people, places, or events, supported by evidence and reasoning to sway audience perspectives.
- Techniques of persuasion include:
- Rhetorical Questions: Employed for dramatic effect without the expectation of an answer.
- Testimonials: Formal statements that validate or challenge someone's character to support claims.
- Emotional Appeals: Use charged language to elicit emotional reactions from the audience.
- Persuasive Pronouns: Create a sense of inclusion or distance regarding the topic.
- Expert Opinions: Testimonies from field experts that enhance credibility and connection to the topic.
Folklore and Myths
- Folklore encompasses the stories, customs, and beliefs of a community passed down through generations, primarily through oral tradition.
- Serves to preserve the cultural essence of a group, including customs and beliefs.
- Myths: Explore origins and worldviews of cultures, discussing creation, the universe, or specific religious beliefs; they often feature non-human characters.
- Legends: Narratives about actual people or places, grounded in historical truth.
Poetry Forms and Characteristics
- Poetry is diverse in structure, incorporating various rules of form, rhyme, and stanza.
- Key poetic forms:
- Couplet: Two rhyming lines with identical meter.
- Haiku: A three-line poem structured with 5-7-5 syllables, lacking a fixed meter or rhyme scheme.
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Meter: The rhythmic structure based on syllable stress patterns:
- Iamb: Unstressed-stressed (e.g., re-FORM).
- Trochee: Stressed-unstressed (e.g., TA-ble).
- Dactyl: Stressed-unstressed-unstressed (e.g., EL-e-phant).
- Rhyme Scheme: Specific patterns of rhyming words at line ends.
- Stanza: Isolated sections within a poem, marked by line breaks, that contribute to the overall meaning.
Concrete Poetry
- Concrete poems blend literature and visual art, seen across historical periods, evolving as an experimental form.
- The interplay between visual elements and language deepens meaning, encouraging multi-level engagement from readers.
Poetic License
- Poetic license allows deviations from standard punctuation and capitalization conventions to convey feelings and meanings uniquely.
- Classic poetry typically capitalizes the first letter of each new line, contrasting with prose, which capitalizes the first letter of each new sentence while both capitalize proper nouns.
- Poems may utilize punctuation differently, potentially placing marks in the middle of lines to guide reader pauses, enhancing rhythmic interpretation.
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Explore the art of persuasion within journalism through this quiz. Learn how journalists influence their audience's beliefs by making claims and providing supporting evidence. Test your understanding of these critical elements and their impact on readership.
