Critical Language Awareness (Grade 11 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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Critical language awareness
Critical language awareness
Ability to recognise how language/visuals shape thoughts & feelings
Being 'critical' when reading
Being 'critical' when reading
Examining message carefully vs accepting without question
Where is critical language awareness most valuable?
Where is critical language awareness most valuable?
Advertisements, news reports, and cartoons
Emotive language
Emotive language
Words/images triggering emotional responses vs logical thinking
Purpose of emotive language
Purpose of emotive language
Appeals to feelings rather than logic
Stereotype
Stereotype
Oversimplified, misleading belief about a person or group
Prejudice
Prejudice
Unfair opinions about a group without proper evidence
Bias
Bias
Info presented favouring one side whilst ignoring others
Association technique
Association technique
Links product to something people already like, admire, or desire
First question for critical reading
First question for critical reading
Who created this message, and why?