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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.

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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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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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Which details are characteristics of propaganda? Select three options.considers multiple perspectives on a topicuses persuasive language and imagespromotes a specific ideology or beliefavoids using symbols to support a messagefocuses solely on the use of visual mediaomits negative details relevant to the belief

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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
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omits negative details relevant to the belief
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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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Study the poster created by the US Office for Emergency Management during World War II.

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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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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.
D
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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Which persuasive advertising phrase for a brand of whole wheat bread is the best example of a glittering generality?

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“only 4 grams of fat per serving”
B
“contains a miracle ingredient”
C
“compare with the other brands”
D
“find it at most local grocery stores”
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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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Which statements describe how a video can be a more effective media for propaganda than a still image? Select three options.The use of video allows musical accompaniment, which can add emotional emphasis to a message.The use of video helps the viewer take in more information and visuals than a single image.The use of video requires less viewing time because the content moves quickly.The use of video is more likely to reach a greater number of people than still imagery.The use of video offers a unique opportunity to use a testimonial, since voiceovers can be included.

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The use of video allows musical accompaniment, which can add emotional emphasis to a message.
B
The use of video helps the viewer take in more information and visuals than a single image.
C
The use of video requires less viewing time because the content moves quickly.
D
The use of video is more likely to reach a greater number of people than still imagery.
E
The use of video offers a unique opportunity to use a testimonial, since voiceovers can be included.
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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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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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