Digital Literacy and Research Unit Vocabulary

Question 1

Rhetorical Device: Ethos- A rhetorical device that appeals to a person’s credibility to speak on a specific topic.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The definition for substantiated claim is

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to establish by proof or evidence

Question 3

Rhetorical Device: Logos- A rhetorical device that appeals to the audiences’ emotions in order to persuade them.

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False

Question 4

The definition for confirmation bias is

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interpret evidence as confirmation of a existing beliefs or theories

Question 5

The definition for evidence is

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facts saying whether a belief or proposition is true or valid

Question 6

Impersonation-investigate in order to verify facts are correct

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False

Question 7

Fake News- false stories that appear to be news

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True

Question 8

The definition for anecdotal evidence is

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something is true, false, related, or unrelated based on personal encounter

Question 9

The definition for credibility is

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the quality of being convincing or believable

Question 10

The definition for evaluate is

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to determine the significance or worth of something

Question 11

Purpose- the reason for which something is done

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True

Question 12

The definition for unsubstantiated claim is

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has not been proven to be valid or true

Question 13

The definition for logical fallacy is

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an argument that may sound convincing but is actually flawed

Question 14

the definition for disinformation is

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false information which is intended to mislead

Question 15

The definition for cite is

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to quote by way of example, authority, or proof

Question 16

The definition for source is

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one that supplies information

Question 17

The definition for ad hominem fallacy is

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an attempt to discredit someone’s argument by personally attacking them

Question 18

Rhetorical Device: Pathos- A rhetorical device that uses logic to persuade an audience.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 19

fact-checking - an act of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud

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False

Question 20

Misinformation- false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 20