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Writing an Analysis of Media Messages — Quiz

Question 5 • English Language Arts 12

Which statement is the strongest thesis for the writing prompt? Prompt: Write an analytical essay in which you analyze and evaluate the British World War II propaganda directed at women.

Answer
A
During the war, the British government engaged in a campaign to convince the general public that every man and woman must in some way join the war effort in order to support their country.
B
In order to show that women were essential to the war effort, the British government created a series of posters and disseminated them during the war.
C
The government felt that if women worked in factories or hospitals or found another type of wartime employment, Britain would have a better chance at winning the war.
D
In order to convince women to join the war effort in some capacity, the government disseminated posters that depicted them as strong, capable, and necessary for Britain’s victory.
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