MP 2 Vocab Words Flashcards
Analogy
A comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
Application
The action of putting something into operation; practical use or relevance
Assessment
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something
Cliche
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
Cognition
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding
Coherence
The quality of being logical and consistent
Conference
A formal meeting for discussion
Construct
Build or erect (something, typically a building, road, or machine); form (an idea or theory) by bringing together various conceptual elements, typically over a period of time.
Diction
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing
Economic Lens
Explores the economic impact of the issue
Environmental Lens
Explores the issue’s effects on the environment/surroundings
Ethics
Moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity; the moral correctness of specified conduct
Ethical Lens
Explores an issue at the moral level, considering human rights and laws
Exigence
An urgent need or demand; the reason why a question is being asked
Explication
The process of analyzing and developing an idea or principle in detail; the process of analyzing a literary work in order to reveal its meaning
Fluency
The ability to express oneself easily and articulately
Framework
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text
Futuristic Lens
Explores the impact of the issue on the future
Generalities
A statement or principle having general rather than specific validity or force.
Glossing
Interpretation 1: Provide an explanation, interpretation, or paraphrase for (a text, word, etc.).
Interpretation 2: To deal with (a subject or problem) too lightly or not at all
Idiom
An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole
Jargon
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand
Juxtaposition
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Objective
(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Observation
A remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed
Originality
The ability to think independently and creatively
Philosophical Lens
Explores how what philosophers think about a particular issue
Philosophy
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline
Political Lens
Explores an issue’s effect on government decisions
Proficient
Competent or skilled in doing or using something
Psychological Lens
Explores an issue’s effect on the psychology of a person or group of people
Purpose
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
Rhetoric
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques
Scientific Lens
Explores an issue using research based on data and medical studies
Semantics
The meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text
Slang
A type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people
Sociocultural Lens
Explores how an issue may have an impact on our daily lives, relationships, customs, beliefs, etc.
Structure
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex
Style
The way a writer constructs their sentences (syntax), chooses their words, and uses their tone
Subjective
Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
Subtext
An underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation
Syntax
The arrangement of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases, and the study of the formation of sentences and the relationship of their component parts
Unity
The state of being united or joined as a whole; the state of forming a complete and pleasing whole, especially in an artistic context; a thing forming a complex whole
Voice
A particular opinion or attitude expressed
Wordiness
Using more words than necessary within a sentence
