B249 words
Media Analysis
Critically analyzing media and information.
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- rhetoricnounˈrɛtərɪkThe art or skill of speaking or writing effectively and persuasively.
- narrativenounˈnær ə tɪvA story or account of connected events, whether factual or fictional.
- discoursenounˈdɪs kɔrsWritten or spoken communication or debate on a formal, extended topic.
- framingnounˈfreɪmɪŋThe action or process of constructing a basic structure or setting boundaries.
- biasnounˈbaɪ əsA tendency, inclination, or prejudice for or against something or someone, often in an unfair way.
- propagandanounˌprɒp əˈgæn dəInformation, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view.
- censorshipnounˈsɛnsəˌʃɪpThe suppression or prohibition of speech, writing, or other forms of communication, typically by a governing or institutional authority, on the grounds that it is harmful, objectionable, or undesirable.
- freedomnounˈfriːdəmThe power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
- democracynoundɪˈmɒkrəsɪA system of government in which the people hold the ultimate political power, typically exercised through elected representatives or by direct voting.
- journalismnounˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəmThe activity or profession of writing, editing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, or online media.
- investigationnounɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃənThe formal, systematic process of examining something (an event, situation, or evidence) to discover facts, establish truth, or uncover details.
- accountabilitynounəˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ tiThe state of being responsible for your actions or decisions and required to explain them.
- transparencynoun-ˈpɛər-The quality or state of being transparent; the condition of allowing light to pass through so that objects can be distinctly seen.
- credibilitynounˌkrɛd əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe quality of being trusted and believed in.
- audiencenounˈɔ di ənsA group of people gathered to watch, listen to, or read something, such as a performance, speech, or publication.
- persuasionnounpəˈsweɪʒənThe act, process, or skill of causing someone to believe or agree with something through reasoning or argument.
- manipulationnounməˌnɪp yəˈleɪ ʃənThe act of skilfully handling or controlling something or someone, often in a clever or unfair way to achieve a desired outcome.
- influencenounˈɪnflʊənsThe power or capacity to affect the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something.
- medianounˈmi di əThe main means of mass communication (television, radio, newspapers, internet) regarded collectively.
- literacynounˈlɪt ər ə siThe ability to read and write.
- analysisə-năl<strong>′</strong>ĭ-sĭsthe detailed examination of the elements or structure of something
- representationnounˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃənThe act of depicting, describing, or symbolizing something; a portrayal, image, or depiction.
- visibilitynounˌvɪz əˈbɪl ɪ tiThe state or degree of being able to be seen.
- platformplăt<strong>′</strong>fôrm′A flat, raised surface or structure.
- algorithmnounăl<strong>′</strong>gə-rĭth′əmA precise step-by-step set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or accomplishing a task.
- filterfĭl<strong>′</strong>tərTo remove unwanted elements from a substance or information by passing it through a device or system.
- bubblenounˈbʌb əlA thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas; a hollow, fragile ball of liquid.
- echonounĕk<strong>′</strong>ōA sound that is reflected off a surface and heard again; a repetition or imitation of something.
- chambernounˈtʃeɪmbəA room, especially a private or specialized one, or an enclosed space.
- verificationnounˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃənThe act or process of confirming that something is true, correct, or accurate; formal proof or evidence.
- misinformationnounˌmɪs ɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃənFalse or inaccurate information that is spread, regardless of an intent to mislead.
- disinformationnoundɪsˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃənFalse information that is deliberately spread to deceive people.
- fakeverbfeɪkSomething that is made to look like something else, but is not genuine or real.
- newsnounnuzNew information about recent events or developments, especially as reported by media.
- sourcenounsɔːsThe point of origin or cause of something; the place or person from which something begins, arises, or is obtained.
- evidencenounˈɛvɪdənsSomething, such as a fact, object, or statement, that helps prove whether something is true or real, especially in a formal investigation, argument, or academic context.
- factnounfæktA thing that is known to be true, especially one that can be verified by evidence or observation.
- editorialadjectiveˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəlA newspaper or magazine article that gives the opinions of the editors or publishers on a particular issue.
- independencenounˌɪndɪˈpɛndənsThe state of being free from external control or support; self-government; the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by others.
- ownershipnounˈəʊnəʃɪpThe state or fact of legally possessing and controlling something, such as an object, property, or idea.
- regulationnounˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənAn official rule, directive, or law created and enforced by an authority (often a government or organization) to control conduct or manage a system.
- broadcastverbˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstTo transmit a radio or television program; to spread information widely.
- printverb-transitiveprɪntTo produce text or images on paper or another surface using a machine like a printer or a press.
- digitaladjectivedĭj<strong>′</strong>ĭ-tlRelating to or using signals or information represented by discrete values, especially binary digits (0 and 1), as opposed to continuous signals.
- socialadjectiveˈsəʊʃəlRelating to society or its organization; relating to companionship and interaction with other people.
- mainstreamnounˈmeɪnˌstriːmThe prevailing or dominant trend, style, practice, or set of ideas accepted by the majority of people in a society or group.
- alternativenounɔlˈtɜr nə tɪvA choice between two or more possibilities; one of two or more available options.
- independentadjectiveˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntNot influenced or controlled by others; self-governing; not depending on another for livelihood or validity.
- commercialadjectivekəˈmɜːʃəlRelated to or involved in the buying and selling of goods and services for profit.