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Evaluating Propaganda Techniques Answers

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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.
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The combination of black-and-white and color images creates a connection between eating a good lunch in the past and present.
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The angle of the horizon line in the background introduces an element of surprise that adds creativity and interest to the message.
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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 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 is the best explanation for the use of propaganda in public health campaigns?

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to raise funds for private companies to create medicines for a variety of health issues
B
to campaign for candidates who promise to support healthcare facilities and causes
C
to promote healthful practices and an awareness of actual and potential illnesses
D
to persuade the public to change health behaviors in order to compete with other nations
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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
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avoids using symbols to support a message
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focuses solely on the use of visual media
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omits negative details relevant to the belief
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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 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 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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Which information would political campaigns most likely omit from their advertisements?

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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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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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