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Look at this public service announcement.

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to urge people of all ages to behave like a child
B
to urge people of all ages to avoid germs
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to urge people to get physically strong and fit
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to urge people take measures to avoid diseases
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Read this section from the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign. What is the primary persuasive technique of this section?

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utilizing special effects
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using eye-catching graphics
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formatting text uniquely
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listing important statistics
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Which excerpt from Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign best achieves the purpose of informing people that seat belt laws are enforced nationwide?

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Those who drive and ride in pickup trucks may think that their large vehicle will protect them more than other vehicles in a crash. This false sense of security may cause them to not wear their seat belts, but the stats show that this bravado is misplaced.
B
In 2012, 13,268 traffic fatalities occurred in rural locations, compared to 8,341 traffic fatalities that occurred in urban locations.
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People who live in rural areas might believe that the close-knit nature of their small town will get them out of a ticket. However, motorists should not think that knowing the officer who pulled them over will help them avoid a ticket.
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Local law enforcement officers are actually trained to spot seat belt violations at night, so just because it’s dark, don’t think they won’t be able to spot unbelted drivers.
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Which term best describes the thoughts and feelings the majority of society has toward a given topic at a specific time?

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public opinion
B
media literacy
C
public technique
D
media trend
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Which persuasive techniques are used in this poster? Check all that apply.

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eye-catching and sensationalistic graphics
B
language meant to evoke emotion
C
the presentation of important statistics
D
text formatted in different ways
E
specific sound and special effects
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Which excerpt from the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign best expresses that seat belts greatly improve safety?

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In 2012, 3,031 additional lives could have been saved if all unrestrained passenger vehicle occupants 5 and older involved in fatal crashes had worn their seat belts.
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Those who drive and ride in pickup trucks may think that their large vehicle will protect them more than other vehicles in a crash.
C
More men than women die every year in motor vehicle traffic crashes. In 2012, 65 percent of the 21,667 passenger vehicle occupants killed were men.
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Local law enforcement officers are actually trained to spot seat belt violations at night, so just because it’s dark, don’t think they won’t be able to spot unbelted drivers.
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Which are the most likely social effects of this public service announcement? Check all that apply.

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People will eat foods even if they are allergic to them.
B
People will buy fewer food items when they are shopping.
C
People will be informed about what goes into a balanced meal.
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People will continue to eat their meals even if they’re full.
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People will consider eating more balanced meals.
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Look at this public service announcement.

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to urge people to use the Internet more
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to urge people to support the government
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to persuade people to eat healthier
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to persuade people to exercise
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Look at this public service announcement.

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to encourage people to donate to recycling programs
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to encourage people to join recycling advocacy groups
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to encourage people to collect recyclable materials in their areas
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to encourage people to recycle instead of throw things away

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