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(verb) I went toward the abandoned house
(noun)I went toward the abandoned house.
a referee / an umpire (in tennis and cricket)
an MRI [ ema : r'ai ] ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging )
a chemist's ( GB ) , a drugstore ( NA ) , a pharmacy ( NA )
a vaccine ( GB ) , an injection , a jab ( GB , infml ) , a shot ( infml )
cotton wool ( GB , CD ) , absorbent cotton ( US )
Which process produces heat in every living cell?
Many arguments (street signs, movie posters), main purpose to tell audience something they didn't know. Others persuade and advise
Which organ of the body produces the most heat?
Any text written, spoken or visual that expresses a point of view is an argument; also, use evidence and reason to discover some version of the truth. Leads audience towards conviction- claim true/ action is desirable. Persuasion- to change a point of view to move from conviction to action. Persuade when they think they already know the truth.
Note creators and distributors, media, views and readers, context, purpose design
Images make arguments of their own. Photo- reality shaped by the photographers view. Human vision is selective. See things according to meaning in culture. Images today want just want way to view. Remember images and give & take/ dialogue/ tussle
Present ideas graphically. Organize visually- headings. Convey data- pie chart, graphs, drawings/ diagrams.
stated clearly and qualified. evidence based on assumptions readers will accept.
Potential objections to argument. Gain strength and authority by anticipating objectives.
People suspicious of multimedia because manipulate senses. Images bring a text to life. Consider simple colors
Appearance is key. Reinforce credibility- emblem or logo. Design- font color or background. communicates personal preferences. Choice of medium, & follow design conventions.
Analyze how well pieces of an argument work together to persuade/ move audiences.
Deliberative arguments- legislatures, congress are deliberative bodies. Establish policies about the future. Consider past, draw on data and testimony.