English III—November 5, 2015 Daily Warm-up: What is your opinion of being disciplined at school for things you post on a social network sites? Homework: Study for Lesson 13 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59 Newspaper Reading Log due Friday.

Lesson 13 Vocabulary Jeopardize: v. put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure Obliterate: v. destroy utterly; wipe out Agitate: v. make (someone) troubled or nervous Anarchy: n. a state of disorder due to absence or non recognition of authority Capitulate: v. cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender Ridicule: v. subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior Informant: n. a person who gives information to another Rancor: n. bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing Vanquish: v. defeat thoroughly Aggression: n. hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront

Types of Slanters Labeling Euphemism—a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing, such as “letting someone go” instead of “getting fired” Dysphemism—a derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral one, such as “loony bin” for “mental hospital.” Loaded language—wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes. Example: regime vs. government Question-begging—a fallacy in which the premises include the claim that the conclusion is true or (directly or indirectly) assume that the conclusion is true. The reason everyone wants the new "Slap Me Silly Elmo" doll is because this is the hottest toy of the season! Explanation: Everyone wanting the toy is the same thing as it being "hot," so the reason given is no reason at all—it is simply rewording the claim and trying to pass it off as support for the claim.

Types of Slanters Rhetorical analogy—a comparison which links someone or something to another object that paints a picture based on emotion. Example: "Withdrawal of U.S. troops will become like salted peanuts to the American public; the more U.S. troops come home, the more will be demanded.”—Henry Kissinger to Richard Nixon

Types of Slanters Rhetorical definition—a definition that uses emotive force to get you to feel a certain way about something. A generic definition of a grape, such as  “a green, red or purple berry growing on a vine,” makes it sound less desirable than a slanted definition, such as “a delicious, vibrant berry, sun-ripened on the vine.”

Types of Slanters Rhetorical explanation—these explanations include language that intends to influence or evoke an emotional response. Example: “That pretty girl over there looks so healthy because she eats an apple every day for lunch.” Innuendo—a way to say something about something or someone without actually saying it outright. Example: “It smelled fine in the room when just Pat and I were here.”

Types of Slanters Downplayers—a word or phrase that is meant to reduce the importance of a topic. Example: “That so-called expert thinks I should get a whole new wheel.” Hyperbole—exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: Someone told “the biggest lie in human history.” Truth surrogates—alleging that proof for a claim exists without actually offering the proof. Example: We have every reason to believe the new football stadium will be built in the fall. Ridicule/sarcasm—the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior. Example: “You believe that the government is on your side? Really? Ha!” 

How to Read an Editorial Title: Facing Consequences at Eden Prairie High Author: Unsigned Issue: Students being punished for posting pictures of drinking on Facebook Question Response 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Answer the following questions using your notes from the chart. What does the author seem to assume the audience is feeling about the issue? How does the author tailor language and argument to his or her audience? Does the author use slanters? If so, what is their effect?

How to Read an Editorial Title: Author: Issue: Question Response 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Independently analyze a second editorial of your choice from a newspaper. Then write a text analyzing how the writer tailors the language and argument to a target audience. Include a clear summary of the argument. Cite specific examples from the text. Comment on the effect the author’s language has on the intended audience.