Social Problems Quiz 9/8

ground

ground

the portion of a claim that argues that a troubling condition exists

typifying example

a particular instance chosen to illlustrate a troubling condition- often a dramatic, disturbing, or memorable case

statistic

a number that characterizes a particular situation

warrant

the portion of the claim that justifies doing something about a troubling condition

conclusion

the part of the claim that specifies what should be done, what action should be taken to address a troubling condition

naming

coining a term to identify a troubling condition

audience

the people whom claimsmakers seek to persuade their claims

valence issue

a troubling condition about which there is general agreement

position issue

a troubling condition about which people disagree

audience segmentation

targeting media presentations for particular audiences

dialog

an exchange of ideas between two or more persons

social problems marketplace

the public forum where claims are presented and discussed

societalization

the process by which claims attract national attention

domain expansion

redefining a troubling condition to encompass a broader array of cases

piggyback

to link a new troubling condition to an already established social problem

ideology

a system of beliefs regarding how society does and should operate

social problems cluster

claimsmakers who take similar positions on similar social problems

cultural resources

cultural knowledge that can be incorporated in claims