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Nala is writing an analytical essay about British propaganda during World War II, and this poster is one of her examples.

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One poster features drawings of soldiers who appear brave and strong to show that being in the military is superior to other types of jobs.
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One poster depicts a soldier standing tall over other citizens to show that every citizen has a responsibility to join the military.
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One poster displays many types of wartime jobs to show that every citizen should work in some way to help their country.
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One poster depicts a group of people in different forms of employment to show that citizens are required by law to choose a wartime job.
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persuasionmediapropaganda evaluation

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persuasion
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media
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propaganda
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evaluation
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Read the sentence.The advertisement has a specific persuasive technique—it shows a stylish celebrity to encourage the viewer to buy a certain hair product.

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keeps
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creates
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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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nostalgia
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positive association
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beautiful people
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Read the thesis from Alex’s media analysis essay.The advertisement pushes young viewers to exercise by showing images of young people playing sports and listing for the viewers the benefits of exercise.

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The advertisement encourages young viewers to partake in physical activity by showing images of children playing soccer and basketball, and listing the benefits of exercise.
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The advertisement tells young viewers to do something outside by showing images of children having fun and listing the ways in which what they’re doing is helpful and healthy.
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The advertisement shows images of children playing soccer on a full-size field in a beautiful park and playing basketball with hundreds of people cheering in the stands.
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The advertisement says to young viewers that regular physical activity will help decrease their chances of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
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Look at the poster.

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people who are working in factories
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people who are questioning the war
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people who are fighting on the front lines
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people who are seeking employment
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Look at the poster.

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It presents the positive association that everyone who purchases the radio will have years of happiness.
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It indicates that celebrities who own the radio have achieved years of happiness—and the viewer can have the same.
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It uses the bandwagon technique by expressing to the viewer that others who own the radio have achieved years of happiness.
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It reminds them of the past by highlighting the ways in which the radio gives people years of happiness.
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Corey is analyzing an advertisement that indicates that the majority of the population uses a specific brand of sunscreen. Which persuasive technique is being used?

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celebrities
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name-calling
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bandwagon
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nostalgia
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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 train
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by contrasting the image of a sleek, modern train with old-fashioned forms of transportation
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by evoking a sense of nostalgia with drawings of old-fashioned forms of transportation
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by highlighting the idea that some forms of transportation are too modern for the average viewer

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