Sunday, August 14, 2011

Essay #3 - Outline

Intro
Stories in media covered with a subtle bias, which can potentially make for an unfair representation.
         charged language
                 slanting- positive/negative
                          by use of facts/charged words/emphasis
        imagery
              persuasive, used strategically
thesis
both are tools with undetectable bias on surface and means to deliver persuasive argument
with support from "Slanting..." and "Television"
article can be deconstructed/dissected to reveal it's attempt at presenting itself as an objective piece.

P#0: explain Principle of Selection, first.

P1
dynamic visual images work together with language, relationship

Television - p.406 (showing of & talking about)
"picture only shows fragment"
"...use language to convert image to idea"
[Picture]
     nonverbal communication/body orientation/eye-to-eye height
     coincides with article's Prime Minister 'Tougher" Image
thesis
imagery, single shot, does not have capacity to elaborate on entire stories, but can have strong emphasis on language when paired with it.

P2
Deeper look into language
Slanting by use of Facts
Article's use of quotes by Cameron - 2006 speech vs 2011 speech
Complete transition on stance
Slanting... pg. 
this continues to support Cameron as "Tougher" image
thesis
putting emphasis on facts can give it a subtle bias, good or bad, that affect/influence how we perceive it. often misconceived as "fact' is 'fact' (pg. 398)

P3
Slanting by use of Charged Words
Article
     "Fighting back", "Stricter Policy", "Nervous Public"

Conclusion
charged language, accompanied by imagery, can greatly affect how you perceive information, especially in news media. having a refined awareness for the principle of selection can better serve your ability to identify the use of these persuasive tools.

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