Review for Final 2024

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What type of propaganda is created with the intention of a positive outcome?

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White propaganda.

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True or False: Conspiracy theories create biases in people that create blinders when determining whether or not information is correct.

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True.

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What term describes the act of convincing an audience using logic or reason?

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Logos.

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True or False: Most people who use social media know how to fact check a source.

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False.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to either a historical event or another text meant to make a connection between them.

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What is the definition of propaganda?

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Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

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What is the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos in rhetoric?

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

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What is confirmation bias?

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The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs.

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What is the role of fact-checking in media literacy?

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Fact-checking helps verify the accuracy of information and sources, promoting informed decision-making.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.