chapter 5 Flashcards
what is active and critical reading ?
describes the thought processes we use when we read to create meaning from a text
what is annotating ?
means making notes on something you’re reading
why is annotating important ?
It’s important because it helps you process what you’re reading to recall in the future .
what is a multimodal text ?
creates meaning using two or more modes
What are the 5 types of multimodal text ?
Written words , Visuals , Audio , Movement , and Expressions
What is an example of written word multimodal text ?
paragraphs, sentences , individual words , titles , captions , and footnotes
What is an example of a visual element multimodal text ?
images , illustrations , color design, layout , and spacing
What is are examples of audio elements of multimodal text ?
spoken language , sound effects , music , volume of sound , and silence
What are examples of movement in multimodal text ?
Speed of movement , lack of movement , and interaction between people and objects
What are examples of expressions in multimodal text ?
Physical behavior , facial expressions , and emotions conveyed through gestures
What is logos ?
is the use of facts , numbers , statistics , reasoning based on evidence and other forms of objective information top support a claim
What are logical appeals ?
logos , pathos , and ethos
what is pathos ?
draws on readers emotional responses and deeply held values to make an argument stronger
What is Ethos ?
Reflects the writers credibility
What are the limits of logos ?
messages that relay too heavily on facts or statistics or that work hard to remain completely objective are sometimes so dry and boring that they fail to hold readers attention
