Political Language Flashcards
1
Q
Inoffensive words
(“Affordable health care act” or “obamacare”)
(“Marriage equality” instead of same sex marriage)
A
Euphemism
2
Q
Multiple meanings & deceptive
Patriot Act: hid govt surveillance on citizens
A
Doublespeak
3
Q
Specialized terms that only certain people understand
Medical terms
A
Jargon
4
Q
Evaluative or judgmental as good or bad
(Life or death)
(Persuading people that if something doesn’t happen people will die)
(Palin’s response to health care)
A
Intensifiers
5
Q
Descriptive, provokes the senses, and paints pictures
Revolving door referring to politicians and lobbyists
A
Vivid Language
6
Q
Values/Principles that audience believes in
Terrorism, freedom, privacy, battles with national security
A
Ultimate Terms
