Evaluating Different Media in Social Studies

Question 1

What is the central idea of Terrie’s ad?

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Stop smoking to protect your health and preserve your body.

Question 2

the American people✔ a handful of wealthy peoplepolitical activists

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✔ a handful of wealthy people

Question 3

bias✔ subjectmotivation

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✔ subject; The first step is to identify the , or main topic, of the source.: subject; The next step is to explore the central ideas and look for within the source.: evidence; It is also important to understand the author’s , or reason, for creating the source.: motivation; A source could be considered if it is highly subjective and not balanced.: biased

Question 4

✔ evidencea summaryan evaluation

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✔ evidence

Question 5

topicopinion✔ motivation

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✔ motivation

Question 6

✔ biasedunbiased

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✔ biased

Question 7

Question 118474

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According to the video, during the 2012 presidential primary, a “superpac” backed by Mitt Romney spent millions of dollars to attack .: Newt Gingrich; One problem identified by the analysts is that decide who can run for president.: a handful of wealthy people

Question 8

Which strategies does this ad use to motivate the public? Check all that apply.It appeals to the viewer’s emotions.It addresses smoking as a moral issue.It promotes the idea of self-preservation.It provides statistics on the dangers of smoking.It features someone who is famous and well known.

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It appeals to the viewer’s emotions.; It promotes the idea of self-preservation.

Question 9

According to the video, what are the potential negative effects of PACs? Check all that apply.Billions of dollars can be spent on a single election.Wealthy supporters can determine who wins an election.Voters have no opportunity to see unbiased ads or posters.Candidates without rich backers have no chance of winning.PACs have the power to damage a campaign beyond repair.Candidates are not allowed to run without the support of PACs.

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Billions of dollars can be spent on a single election.; Wealthy supporters can determine who wins an election.; Candidates without rich backers have no chance of winning.; PACs have the power to damage a campaign beyond repair.

Question 10

What additional information would be helpful for analyzing this source and its message? Check all that apply.

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the motivation for creating the source; the identity of the source’s creator; the evidence included in the source

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