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Study the posters created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote handwashing.

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The motive for poster 1 is to show handwashing in everyday life, while the motive for poster 2 is to show handwashing in specific careers.
B
The motive for poster 1 is to create awareness about the prevalence of germs, while the motive for poster 2 is to associate cleanliness with health and success.
C
The motive for poster 1 is to provide facts about handwashing after playing outdoors, while the motive for poster 2 is to share an opinion on handwashing.
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The motive for poster 1 is to show the science behind germs, while the motive for poster 2 is to show the people who combat germs every day.
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Study the poster created by the US Navy during World War II.

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to convince more people to enlist in the Navy
B
to inspire unity in the fight against the Nazis
C
to elicit awareness of the symbol used by Nazis
D
to encourage the Navy to make a star its new symbol
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Study the poster created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to promote handwashing.

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faulty logic
B
testimonial
C
bandwagon
D
transfer
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Which statements explain the appeal of a video game as a type of media that can be used for persuasion? Select two options.

A
Video games allow players to engage in role-playing in order to create negative associations with fantasy.
B
Video games frequently raise awareness of important issues by including details about current events.
C
Video games are visually stimulating, so players will be drawn to the exciting and memorable graphics.
D
Video games provide entertainment, so unassuming players will not recognize any biased information.
E
Video games are typically in color, which would make them stand out from other forms of propaganda.
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Study the anti-smoking poster created by the US Department of Health and Human Services in 1998.

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The use of black and white instead of color provides a sense of nostalgia, suggesting that things were better in the past.
B
The image of a car part in one of the young man’s hands and a cigarette in the other shows the contrast between being smart and foolish.
C
The car parts spread throughout the room create a sense of chaos that the message builds on to show the effects of smoking.
D
The light hanging from the ceiling indicates a sense of hope that the young man will continue on his path in a healthy way.
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Which persuasive techniques does the poster include? Select two options.

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transfer
B
faulty logic
C
bandwagon
D
glittering generalities
E
fear
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Study the poster showing characters from the movie Star Wars and created by the US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1977.

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The photograph shows fictional film characters, used to “sell” immunization.
B
The text references the health department, a revered government institution.
C
The phrase “call your doctor” adds a reference to an esteemed authority.
D
The phrase “parents of Earth” reminds the audience of the importance of parenting.
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Why might a wealthy politician choose the plain folks technique in a campaign advertisement?

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to show that the candidate’s relatives have no government affiliations
B
to prove that the candidate is educationally qualified
C
to connect with non-affluent people who will be voting in the election
D
to entice rich investors to contribute to the campaign
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Study the painting created by Norman Rockwell during World War II.

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plain folks
B
name-calling
C
unwarranted extrapolation
D
glittering generalities
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Which statement best explains how the use of popular music can persuade a young audience?

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Popular music has a strong point of view and purpose, which young people will learn to understand.
B
Popular music is easy to access, so it can fit with any type of persuasive media or propaganda.
C
Popular music taps into the feelings and emotions of young people, connecting them to the message.
D
Popular music builds a connection between generations, so all ages access the message in the same way.

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