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Look at this public service announcement.

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by making people more likely to eat healthy
B
by making people more likely to exercise
C
by making people more likely to relax
D
by making people more likely to go online
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Read this bullet point from the section "Too Many Motorists Are Dying” from the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign. What is the most likely social effect of this information?

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People who drive pickup trucks will refuse to change their ways.
B
People who drive pickup trucks will get more tickets.
C
People who drive pickup trucks will become safer while driving.
D
People who drive pickup trucks will change vehicles.
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Look at the billboard.

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to inform people that they have the opportunity to support a cause
B
to inform people that they have the opportunity to save money
C
to urge people to pay attention to a political issue
D
to urge people to save their money instead of spend it
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Which persuasive techniques are used in this poster? Check all that apply.

A
formatting pieces of text in different ways
B
incorporating sound and other special effects
C
using language to draw emotion from the audience
D
listing statistics that are relevant to the issue
E
using sensationalistic, eye-catching graphics
5

Which excerpt from the Click It or Ticket Mobilization Media Campaign best expresses that seat belts greatly improve safety?

A
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.
B
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.
D
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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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
C
to urge people to get physically strong and fit
D
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
B
using eye-catching graphics
C
formatting text uniquely
D
listing important statistics
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Look at this public service announcement.

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to encourage people to eat healthy meals
B
to encourage people to purchase less food
C
to urge people to keep each food group separate
D
to urge people to eat more meals per day
9

Which term best describes the thoughts and feelings the majority of society has toward a given topic at a specific time?

A
public opinion
B
media literacy
C
public technique
D
media trend
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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?

A
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.
C
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.
D
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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