6.4 - Language, Representation, and Context: Deeper Societal and Cultural Engagements
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Practice Questions
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What does rhetoric refer to in literature?
💡 Hint: Think about the techniques used to convince or influence others.
Define representation in the context of literature.
💡 Hint: Consider how characters and themes are depicted.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is rhetoric primarily concerned with?
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects of language are used to influence others.
True or False: Propaganda presents all sides of an argument.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of persuasive communication.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine you are an editor for a magazine. You have two articles addressing the same social issue but from very different perspectives. How do you decide which one to publish considering the implications of representation?
💡 Hint: Consider the wider societal messages and the representation of various voices.
Critique a modern novel through the lens of manipulation. Identify instances where the author might lead readers to feel a certain way without disclosing all information.
💡 Hint: Think about how perspective affects what the reader knows.
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