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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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A
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 information would political campaigns most likely omit from their advertisements?

A
any political goals the candidate has of listening to voters’ concerns
B
any details that tell about the candidate’s relevant political experience
C
any ideas supporting a political ideology different from that of the candidate
D
any facts that would hurt or undermine a political opponent’s campaign
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Which persuasive techniques does the poster include? Select two options.

A
transfer
B
faulty logic
C
bandwagon
D
glittering generalities
E
fear
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Study the poster created during World War II.

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A
to convince people to buy war bonds by instilling fear in them
B
to explain the role that children played in the war
C
to illustrate how close the Axis powers progressed in relation to the US
D
to educate people on how to use war bonds
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Study the poster created in Italy (an Axis member) during World War II. The English translation of the Italian text is "Work and Fight for Your Country and Victory.”

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A
to show how the nations at war can find a way to come together in peace
B
to convince men to stop working so they can join the military and fight instead
C
to inform the nation about how workers create weapons for soldiers to use
D
to demonstrate that soldiers and workers were equally important in the war
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Which details are characteristics of propaganda? Select three options.

A
considers multiple perspectives on a topic
B
uses persuasive language and images
C
promotes a specific ideology or belief
D
avoids using symbols to support a message
E
focuses solely on the use of visual media
F
omits negative details relevant to the belief
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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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A
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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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 poster created by the US Office for Emergency Management during World War II.

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A
The photo of the boy eating and the graphics of children playing baseball form a positive association between health and sports.
B
The combination of black-and-white and color images creates a connection between eating a good lunch in the past and present.
C
The angle of the horizon line in the background introduces an element of surprise that adds creativity and interest to the message.
D
The prominent use of the colors yellow, brown, and green connect the image to the idea of natural ingredients in a healthy lunch.
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Which presidential campaign slogan best demonstrates an unwarranted extrapolation?

A
“Vote Yourself a Farm and Horses” – Abraham Lincoln, 1860
B
“Grant Us Another Term” – Ulysses S. Grant, 1872
C
“He Kept Us Out of War” – Woodrow Wilson, 1916
D
“I’m Just Wild About Harry” – Harry S. Truman, 1948

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