Writing an Analysis of Media Messages Answers
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Look at the poster.
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by indicating that everyone except the viewer is enjoying riding on a new type of trainb
by contrasting the image of a sleek, modern train with old-fashioned forms of transportationb
by evoking a sense of nostalgia with drawings of old-fashioned forms of transportationb
by highlighting the idea that some forms of transportation are too modern for the average viewer2
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Prompt: Write an analytical essay in which you analyze and evaluate the British World War II propaganda directed at women.
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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.D
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.I
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.T
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.3
Look at the poster.
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glittering generalitiesB
simple solutionC
positive associationD
name-calling4
Jamie is analyzing an advertisement that suggests people will impress their friends by wearing a certain brand of clothing. What persuasive technique is being used?
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simple solutionn
nostalgiap
positive associationb
beautiful people5
To evaluate a piece of media means to
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express the main idea in a clear and specific way.B
disseminate the contents to a wide audience.C
judge the purpose and message in a thoughtful way.D
communicate the information to a group of people.6
Niko is analyzing a cereal advertisement that suggests a rival cereal brand uses artificial ingredients and an excess amount of sugar. What persuasive technique is being used?
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name-callingB
plain folksC
nostalgiaD
glittering generalities7
Look at the poster.
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It encourages people to join the rest of society in buying a new car.B
It presents a type of car as a new and exciting purchase.C
It makes positive generalizations about people who buy cars.D
It shows a car that will appeal to viewers’ sense of nostalgia.8
persuasionmediapropaganda evaluation
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persuasionB
mediaC
propagandaD
evaluation9
Look at the poster.
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people who are working in factoriesB
people who are questioning the warC
people who are fighting on the front linesD
people who are seeking employment10
Look at the poster.
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It presents the positive association that everyone who purchases the radio will have years of happiness.I
It indicates that celebrities who own the radio have achieved years of happiness—and the viewer can have the same.I
It uses the bandwagon technique by expressing to the viewer that others who own the radio have achieved years of happiness.I
It reminds them of the past by highlighting the ways in which the radio gives people years of happiness.Did you find these answers helpful?
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