Persuasions Exam 2 Flashcards
Connotative meaning to a word
more subjective, refers to thoughts and emotions associated with a word
Denotative meaning to a word
words legit dictionary definition
euphemism
inoffensive terms substituted for offensive terms ( people use these to so appear more sensitive)
Double speak
ambiguous or evasive language
Condensational symbol
high emotion ( torture, bombing raids)
referential symbols
low emotion (enhanced interrogation methods)
Affective messages or symbols
more successful in changing affect-based attitudes
Cognative messages or symbols
more successful in changing cognition-based attitudes.
Framing
emphasizing attributes to persuade
work better when :
-match with induvial values
-the issue is new
-the audience does not have strong partisan beliefs yet
Unity frame
Ultimate terms
words or phrases that are widely accepted
devil terms
terms society veiws as terrible (racist, terrorist, molester)
charismatic terms
power in ways mysterious given (democracy/freedom
god terms
terms society veiws as good (family, children, education)
aphorisms
An aphorism is a concise, memorable expression of a general truth or principle
episodic framing
focuses on single event
thematic framing
focuses on trends over time
non-verbal behavior
-establishes intimacy
-heightens attention
-influences imataion
-creates impressions
-distraction
kinesics
facial expressions, body language, emblems