Unit 7 Lesson 3: Analyzing Info Text Portfolio 2
Key Words
Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
1. author’s purpose -
2. clarify -
3. entertain -
4. inform -
5. persuade -
6. point of view -
1. Author’s purpose - The reason or intention behind why the author wrote a piece of text. It could be to entertain, inform, persuade, or express their point of view.
2. Clarify - To make something clear or understandable by providing additional information or explanations.
3. Entertain - To engage or amuse readers or viewers through storytelling, humor, or other forms of entertainment.
4. Inform - To provide knowledge or information about a specific topic or subject. This could be in the form of facts, data, or explanations.
5. Persuade - To convince or influence readers or viewers to adopt a particular belief, opinion, or course of action by presenting arguments, evidence, or emotional appeals.
6. Point of view - The perspective or opinion of the author or narrator of a text. It can also refer to the different perspectives that different characters may have within a story.
media -
medium -
topic -
7. Media - Refers to the various forms of communication and entertainment that reach and engage a large audience, such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the internet.
8. Medium - The means or channel through which information or content is communicated or distributed. It can refer to different forms of media, such as print, broadcast, or digital media.
9. Topic - The subject or theme that a piece of text or discussion focuses on. It is the main idea or subject matter that is being addressed or explored.
The _______________ that presenter chooses for __________________information is important.
The medium that presenter chooses for conveying information is important.
Identify 3 medium forms and give an example of each. (pg. 2)
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1. Print medium - This includes newspapers, magazines, and books. Example: The New York Times newspaper.
2. Broadcast medium - This includes television and radio broadcasts. Example: CNN news channel.
3. Digital medium - This includes online platforms, websites, and social media. Example: YouTube video.
Ms COLVIN: … So I tell everybody, say, you know how it felt? I said, it felt like Sojourner Truth was on one side pushing me down, and Harriet Tubman was on the other side of me pushing me down. I couldn't get up.
ADLER: As we sit in her Bronx apartment, Colvin also remembers the moment the jail door closed, just like a western movie, she said.
Ms. COLVIN: When it go, click, and I knew I was locked in and couldn't get out. And then I got scared and panic come over me, and I started crying. Then I started saying the Lord's prayer because I'm Baptist.
What disadvantage might there be in presenting this information in written transcript form only?
What advantage might there be in presenting this interview in video form?
Disadvantage of presenting this information in written transcript form only: One disadvantage is that the tone, emotions, and expressions of the speaker may not be accurately conveyed through text alone. The reader may miss out on the nuances and nonverbal cues that exist in the audio or video version of the interview.
Advantage of presenting this interview in video form: The advantage of presenting this interview in video form is that it allows the audience to visually see and hear the speaker. This can enhance the understanding and engagement of the audience as they can observe the emotions, gestures, and facial expressions of the speaker, which can add depth and authenticity to the story being shared.