Examine the photo below. Conduct an investigation regarding the credibility of this meme (image) and answer the following questions.
Using the Narrative Paradigm Answer the following questions:
Using Fidelity, Probability, and good reasons, do you determine this story is true? Or false?
What are the values of the story?
· Does this meme correspond to narrative fidelity (correspond to reality)? How so?
· Does this meme align with narrative probability (internal logic)? How so?
· What are the values that this meme attempts to convey and to which audience?
Answer should be a long answer (200-400 words), but does not need to be in essay format.
#2
Identify at least three examples of loaded language (snarl words or glittering generalities/purr words) and substitute words or phrases to present a less emotional bias. Explain your reasons – Answer using bullets or number list and short paragraphs.
Find an article and link website. Identity three examples of loaded language and explain a more neutral term to use for each.
This does not need to be in essay format (100- 250 words).
Identify at least three examples of loaded language (snarl words or glittering generalities/purr words) and substitute words or phrases to present a less emotional bias. Explain your reasons – Answer using bullets or number list and short paragraphs.
#3
Using syllogisms, identify the premises the author is communicating to the audience.
Your answer should identify the (a) major premise, minor premise, and a conclusion.
Explain whether any of the premises or the conclusion is faulty and explain why.
Hint: Look for what the author states as a fact. Would you consider it a fact, or an opinion dressed up as a fact? What type(s) of evidence is used?
Finally, do you agree with the author’s conclusions? Why or why not?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/11/23/pete-buttigieg-gay-president-campaign-america-poll-column/4252228002/
(This is also accessible in the “Files: Books and Readings” section of Canvas.)
This should be at least three paragraphs. Explain the premise(s), conclusions, and whether you agree or disagree with the author’s conclusion. 200-500 words
Leave a Reply