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Writing Workshop: Visual Media Analysis Answers

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When writing a media response essay, ensure that your thesis statement

A
includes both your topic and your point of view.
B
does not state why the ad campaign was effective.
C
does not distract the reader by being too interesting.
D
is more analytical than interesting.
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Which step must you complete before writing a media assessment essay?

A
finding strong supporting details to prove your point
B
seeing all of the advertiser’s ads from the past and present
C
discussing the ad with a media specialist
D
watching ads from competitors
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The final step of judging an advertisement’s effectiveness is to

A
identify its target audience.
B
identify its media technique.
C
determine why it worked or why it did not.
D
explain how it could have been improved.
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Which of the following slogans best exemplifies the flattery technique?

A
“Rise up, sleepy heads! It’s time for the best part of your day: Morning Bran Cereal!”
B
“America’s newest obsession is bran—Morning Bran Cereal!”
C
“Do breakfast the right way, with Morning Bran Cereal!”
D
“You’re the best there is! Shouldn’t your breakfast cereal also be the best?”
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Look at the advertisement.Which best describes the persuasive media technique used in this advertisement?

Question illustration
A
flattery, because it implies that the viewer has the power to stop the flu
B
flattery, because it implies that the viewer can help others stop the flu
C
bandwagon, because it implies that the viewer should join others in stopping the flu
D
bandwagon, because it implies that the viewer is at fault for not stopping the flu
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While revising your media analysis essay, remove

A
any material from outside sources.
B
all evidence that supports your thesis statement.
C
any ideas that do not fit or reinforce your overall viewpoint.
D
all evidence that is biased.
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Which of the following slogans best exemplifies the bandwagon technique?

A
“America has fallen in love with Morning Bran Cereal. Isn’t it time you fall in love too?”
B
“You work hard all day. Let Morning Bran Cereal start your day.”
C
“The first steps of the day should be strong ones. Let Morning Bran Cereal help you get up.”
D
“Morning Bran Cereal, made the natural way.”

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